Rapists tend to be known individuals in the same social network who believe that they can manipulate the complexities of these situations to their advantage. They're usually correct about that.
It allows people to engage with the horrors of such an act without having to confront the ways rape culture operates. We treat pretty much all forms of sexual assault the same way.
The American cultural spectre of βthe pedophileβ, which is some sort of shadowy creep in the dark instead of a trusted adult/family member (uncle, coach, cousin, parent, etc) is one of the more interesting aspects of our society
This either leads to repeat victimization or forces the victim to abandon their community entirely, essentially moving away and going no-contact with everyone involved, if that's possible.