Speech Outline Title: Date rape General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about date rape. Thesis Statement: Today I’m going to talk to you about date rape, or acquaintance rape…what it is, how it occurs, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim. Introduction: I. Attention getter: Sublime song. *:58-1:26* II. Today I am going to talk to you about date rape. III. Audience should listen for two reasons: A.
We are all vulnerable of having this happen to us, men and women; no one is immune to date rape. B. This topic has some “myths” that are quite inaccurate.
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IV. Thesis: Today I’m going to talk to you about date rape, or acquaintance rape…what it is, how it occurs, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim. Transition: First, let’s decipher just exactly what is date rape. Body: I What is it? A: Forced sexual contact B: According to womenshealth.
gov, 50% of people raped know the rapist 1. Women: main victims according to (1 in 4 college women) 2. Men: also victims (1 in 10 college men) C: Not about sex or passion 1. Love is not a factor 2. Aggression/violence D: Always the fault of the rapist. Transition…. (next…)
II How it occurs. A: Setting 1. Anywhere 2. Any time B: Drugs 1. GHB 2. Roofies a. Cause feeling paralyzed b. Cause lack of memory c. Cause blurred vision C: Alcohol 1. Dulls common sense 2. Loosens inhibitions 3. Lets aggressive tendencies occur a. often used as an excuse b. having sex with an intoxicated person is legally rape D: According to the Women’s Center of Houston, 53% of cases involve drugs or alcohol E: Threats F: Physical restraints Transition…(now let’s look at…) III How you can protect yourself. A: Order your own drink 1. Watch it prepared 2. Do not sit it down B: Go out in groups.
C: Avoid secluded places D: If you feel threatened, ask for help Transition…. (finally…) IV What should you do if you become a victim? A: Go to the hospital 1. Get checked out 2. Get medications to prevent STD’s B: Go to the police 1. Evidence will be preserved a. Don’t shower b. Don’t wash clothes 2. Will have the option to press charges C: Write down memory 1. Details can become distorted 2. Details can be forgotten D: Talk to someone 1. Family/friend 2. Rape counselor E: According to the Women’s center of Houston roughly 70% of cases stay silent making this one of the most under reported crimes.
Transition…. (in conclusion…) Conclusion: I. Thesis: I have now talked to you about date rape, or acquaintance rape…what it is, how it occurs, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim. II. Strong close. Work Cited •”Man accused of sexually assaulting female friend after drinks at Willowbrook-area bar | Video | abc13. com. ” ABC Owned Television Stations. N. p. , n. d. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. . • “Date Rape – YouTube. ” YouTube. N. p. , n. d. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. . •”womenshealth. gov . ” womenshealth. gov . N. p. , n. d. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. .