Date Rape
In 1991 Katie Koestner went public with her experience of date rape and divided America. She appeared on countless talk shows as America debated when 'No' means 'No'.
In 1991 Katie Koestner went public with her experience of date rape and divided America. At the time, many regarded rape as a crime committed by strangers. Most victims of rape never revealed their names but Katie appeared on the front cover of Time magazine as well as countless talk shows as America debated when 'No' means 'No'. Katie Koestner spoke to Claire Bowes.
Photo: Katie Koestner at her high school graduation in 1990 (courtesy of Katie Koestner)
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