Understanding Intimate Partner Rape

Rape and sexual assault are recognized as important issues on college campuses. Many colleges and universities across the country are working to prevent sexual violence, provide better resources for survivors, and hold offenders accountable. Within these efforts, it's important to remember that rape and sexual assault can occur within intimate relationships, including dating relationships, committed partnerships, and marriage. The following infographic provides some important information for understanding sexual assault and rape within the context of an intimate relationship.

This infographic was created by Jennifer Schenker, who is a graduate student in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Sources of information used in the infographic were as follows:

• http://www.ncadv.org/files/DomesticViolenceFactSheet(National).pdf
• http://www.sarsas.org.uk/rape-sexual-violence/myths-about-rape/
• https://www.rainn.org/statistics
• http://www.aftersilence.org/was-i-raped.php