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Facts about sexual violence
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Facts . . .
1 in 5 boys will be sexually
assaulted at least once before the age of 18.
(Inter-agency Task Force, Jan. 2002)
1 in 4 girls is sexually assaulted before the age of
18.
(FBI, 1999)
1 in 3 sexual assault victims is under 12 years of age.
43% are 6 and younger.
34% are ages 7-11
(Snyder & Sickmund, 1999)
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- Sexual violence is any sexual
activity that involves a person who does not or cannot give consent.
Emotional pressure, physical force, trickery, bribery or threats
may be used to commit a sexual assault.
- Anyone can be a victim of sexual
assault. We serve victims of all ages, races, economic backgrounds
and lifestyles. Females and males can be victims.
- As many as 85% of all sexual
assaults are committed by someone known to the victim (friends,
acquaintances, co-worker, relative, etc.)
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Sexual assault is an act of violence. Sometimes a weapon,
physical force or threats are used. Other times, the violence
is more subtle – the perpetrator may use his/her position
of authority, age or status to trick, scare or intimidate a victim.
Victim Intervention &
Recovery Program 24-Hour Crisis Line 651-777-1117.
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