The term date rape is widely used but can be misleading. The perpetrator of the crime might not be dating the victim; it could be a friend, acquaintance or stranger. Commonly, date rape is referring to drug-facilitated sexual assault and/or acquaintance rape.
Sexual assault is any sexual act (e.g. kissing; grabbing; fondling; oral, anal or vaginal sex) done to someone without their consent. Drug-facilitated sexual assault is any sexual assault where alcohol and/or drugs affect the victim's ability to give informed consent.
Acquaintance rape is an assault or attempted assault usually committed by a new acquaintance involving sexual intercourse without consent.
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