Rape Day -

: Police departments globally have issued statements confirming there is no such "legal" day and that all sexual assault remains a serious criminal offense.

: It creates a climate of fear, leading many women and girls to alter their behavior, such as staying indoors or carrying weapons for protection. RAPE DAY

: The trend began on TikTok in April 2021, coinciding with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It allegedly started from a video made by a group of men declaring April 24th as "National Rape Day". It allegedly started from a video made by

Despite being fake, the "holiday" causes significant real-world harm: Responses and Countermeasures

: Organizations like Action for Personal Choice provide resources for parents and educators to talk to teens about these posts, emphasizing that rape is never acceptable or legal.

: Warning videos, while well-intentioned, can reinforce the "rape myth" that victims are responsible for preventing their own assaults. Responses and Countermeasures