Lemmon read from several case studies of BYU rape victims. He said they all fell victim to charismatic, seemingly decent men who desensitize their victims.

"Men are the problem," Lemmon said. "Yes, rape happens to men, but in the total scheme of things, it doesn't happen very often. . . . I have no feeling for offenders. I have no empathy."

Lemmon said women can protect themselves from date rapes by setting standards on who they date and demanding that they be met. He also said women should pay attention for warning signs, such as verbal abuse or intimidation.

"Domestic violence doesn't start after you say 'I do,' " Lemmon said. "Warning signs start kicking up even after the first date."

Officer Ryan Judd, also with the BYU Police Department, encouraged women to take part in rape awareness and defense classes offered throughout the country as a means to protect themselves from becoming victims.

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