In our Ask The Alliance column, we respond to questions from our readers. See the links below for past questions and answers.

Articles

March 1, 2005: [1] Ask the Alliance

Does the Alliance recommend that doctors screen all their patients for sexual assault? [[2] more]

October 1, 2004: [3] Ask the Alliance

I received an awful email (I don't know how) advertising a “fantasy forced sex website with real rape scenes.” I wrote back and told them that what they advertised was sick. Is there anything else I can do? [[4] more]

July 17, 2004: [5] Ask the Alliance

If a woman is sexually assaulted and suspects that she may have been drugged, how can she find out? Does she have to report to the police? [[6] more]

January 13, 2004: [7] Ask the Alliance

I recently received an e-mail warning me that rapists are combining common date rape drugs like "roofies" with a drug called Progesterex that permanently sterilizes a female victim. The e-mail described the drug as a sterilization pill used for horses. Is this true? [[8] more]

October 15, 2003: [9] Ask the Alliance

Recent news coverage of some high-profile rape cases have left me confused about rape victims’ rights when a rape case goes to trial... [[10] more]

July 25, 2003: [11] Ask the Alliance

Nearly a year ago I became a victim of a crime. I was drugged with GHB and raped. ... I am looking for ideas of ways to speak out on this issue, as a survivor. [[12] more]

January 8, 2003: [13] Ask the Alliance!

I would like to volunteer as an advocate, to help others... How do I find an organization near me to work with? Can men be rape crisis advocates? [[14] more]

September 17, 2002: [15] Ask the Alliance!

Is it true that victims of rape can end up having to pay for their own medical and forensic treatment? Rape is a crime, so wouldn't the cost be covered by the criminal justice system? [[16] more]