Day — Rape

"National Rape Day" is a viral social media hoax that first surfaced in April 2021. It is characterized by claims that sexual assault is "legal" or "encouraged" on April 24th, a narrative that has been repeatedly debunked by researchers, law enforcement, and social media platforms. Overview of the Hoax

: 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". RAPE DAY

: 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. "National Rape Day" is a viral social media

: It creates a climate of fear, leading many women and girls to alter their behavior, such as staying indoors or carrying weapons for protection. It allegedly started from a video made by

: The spread of such content can trigger severe trauma symptoms in survivors of sexual assault.