In the Event of a Rape, the Victim Should First

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the event of a rape, the victim should first call 911 and then immediately

• A) bathe or shower and clean anything the attacker touched.
• B) wash the clothing worn and save for evidence.
• C) go to a clinic or hospital for examination and treatment.
• D) call a friend or family member for support.

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Definitions:

Recklessness

A state of acting with disregard for risk or consequences, often leading to harm or damage.

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, resulting in harm or damage.

Purpose

In criminal law, the intent to cause the result that does, in fact, occur.

Knowledge

In criminal law, the awareness that a particular result will probably occur.