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We avoid using the terms “date rape” or “acquaintance rape” and urge others not to use these descriptions. When speaking about these crimes generally, we use “sexual violence” as an all-encompassing, non-legal term that refers to crimes like sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse. To see how your state legally defines these crimes, visit RAINN's State Law Database. This can be tricky, since each state uses different terms, from sexual assault, to rape, to sexual battery. If we’re referring to a particular criminal act, we try to use the specific legal description that best fits. It depends on whether we are describing a particular criminal act, or speaking generally about the issue. Sexual Assault, or Rape, or Sexual Violence? The best way to be respectful is to ask for their preference. Some people identify as a victim, while others prefer the term survivor. We often use “survivor” to refer to someone who has gone through the recovery process, or when discussing the short- or long-term effects of sexual violence. RAINN tends to use the term “victim” when referring to someone who has recently been affected by sexual violence when discussing a particular crime or when referring to aspects of the criminal justice system. One of the most frequent questions we receive is, “Should I use the term victim or survivor?” Both terms are applicable. Here’s how we choose the language that we use. We often receive questions about using the “right” term or phrase.










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