… assaults involve the use of weapons, or the threat of violence or death. Rapists often look for potential victims who appear weak or vulnerable; however, anyone can be a victim of a sexual assault, regardless of behavior or appearance. Rape can happen to any person, anywhere or anytime. In a significant number of cases, the rapist is known to the … in the victim’s home and about 60% of the victims who report their rape know their assailants. You can be aware without being afraid. Some people believe that rapists are overcome with sexual desire or that women “ask for it” by the way they …