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Learn the facts about sexual assault to educate, raise awareness, and promote inclusion. Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted, with alarming statistics across different demographics. From teenage girls to adult women and men, victims of sexual assault face profound consequences impacting their mental and physical health. By shedding light on these harrowing statistics, we aim to empower individuals to recognize warning signs, support survivors, and work towards a safer, more inclusive society.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Information Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Girls ages 16-19 are four times more likely to be victims of sexual assault. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… About 75% of all victimizations were not reported to police, when they were offended by a current or former husband or boyfriend. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… In 2010, victims ages 12 or older experienced a total of 188,380 rapes or sexual assaults. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… An average 8% of sexual assaults each year involve the use of a weapon. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Nearly 1 in 5—or 22 million—women in the United States have been raped in their lifetimes. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 18.8% of black women have been sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 3% of boys grades 5-8 and 5% of boys in grades 9-12 said they had been sexually abused. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Victims of sexual assault are 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Victims of sexual assault are 26 times more likely to abuse drugs. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Victims of sexual assault are 4 times more likely to contemplate suicide. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 38% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance to the victim. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… About 1 in 7 girls will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… About 1 in 25 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Approximately 1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 28% of sexual abusers are an intimate person to the victim. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 6.8% of Asian Pacific Islander women have been sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… About 3% of American men --or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 80% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 30. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 7% of girls in grades 5-8 and 12% of girls in grades 9-12 said they had been sexually abused. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Children living in foster care are 10 times more likely to be sexually abused than children that live with both biological parents. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Children who live with a single parent that has a live-in partner are 20 times more likely to be victims of child sexual abuse than children living with both biological parents. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 34.1% of American Indian/Alaskan women have been sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 17.7% of white women have been sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Victims of sexual assault are 3 times more likely to suffer from depression Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 73% of sexual assaults were perpetrated by a non-stranger. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… There is an average of 237,868 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Approximately 2/3 of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Victims of sexual assault are 6 times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 1 in 12 of rape/sexual assault incidents takes place in a parking garage. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… About 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Between 20% and 25% of women will experience a completed and/or attempted rape during their college career. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 29% of sexual assault and rape victims are age 12-17. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 17.6% of all women have been sexually assaulted. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Girls ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 4 in 10 of rape/sexual assault incidents take place at the victim's home. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 2 in 10 of rape/sexual assault incidents take place at the home of a friend, neighbor, or relative. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 12-34 are the highest risk years for sexual assault and rape victims. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Over 63,000 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in 2010. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… While there is risk for children of all ages, children are most vulnerable to abuse between the ages of seven and thirteen. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Males who have been sexually abused are more likely to violently victimize others. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 44% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 18. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… In 2010, 25% of the female’s victims of rape/sexual assault were victimized by strangers. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 1 in 3 sexual assaults, the perpetrator was intoxicated-30% with alcohol, 4% with drugs. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 22% of imprisoned rapists report that they are married. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… More than 50% of all rape/sexual assault incidents were reported by victims to have occurred within 1 mile of their home or at their home. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… 90% of young women involved in prostitution were sexually abused as children. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion
Did you know… Perpetrators put substances in drinks in crimes of sexual assault. Education · Celebration · Awareness · Inclusion