Rapist Profiles Part 1

In order to survive a physical assault or rape, it is to the victims benefit to remain as calm and alert as possible. The following one liners profile the traits and attitude of the least violent type of rapist.

"EGO" RAPIST

• Very self-centered, believes himself to be the irresistible stud.
• Does not regard rape as serious.
• Seeks to overpower and control his victim through intimidation and force.
• Regards women as objects for his sexual pleasure.
• He is an opportunist and will strike as situations arise.
• May very well tell his victim he is the best she has ever had.
• Tell either the victim or police that she loved it and asked for it.
• Rarely responds to pleas for sympathy.

"REASSURE ME" RAPIST

• May feel sexually inadequate or impotent as a man.
• Seeks to control through verbal threats. Not known to use physical force.
• Fantasizes that his victim once forced will share intimacy during the sexual act.
• Needs much verbal interaction with his victim
• Verbally directs his victim's level of participation, which may include helping him get and keep an erection.
• May well appologize, or ask for a future date after raping his victim.

This writer recognizes how quickly fear and panic can set in, especially if the victim has been slapped around. However, remember in order to provide law enforcement with as complete a discription as possible of your attacker you must stay as calm and alert as possible.

Written by: Frank Shilosky