At what age are men most likely to be assaulted?

Ages 12-34 are the highest risk years for rape and sexual assault. Those age 65 and older are 92\% less likely than 12-24 year olds to be a victim of rape or sexual assault, and 83\% less likely than 25-49 year olds.

What are the chances of a girl getting sexually assaulted?

Statistics show that 1 in 6 US women will be raped annually in the US. Surveys and rape statistics by gender have found that 1 in 6 American women, and 1 in 33 American men has experienced an attempted/completed rape as a child or adult.

How many children are sexually abused before the age of 18?

You may be shocked to learn that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18. These numbers have been found by researchers to be similar in all communities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or financial status.

Do you have the right to say no to sexual assault?

Regardless of any current or previous relationship to the perpetrator, you have the right to say no. If you are forced or coerced into doing something that you are not comfortable with or do not want to do, this is sexual assault.

Do you know how common is sexual abuse?

And it can feel very, very lonely. Because people avoid discussing it, most people are not aware just how prevalent the problem is. You may be shocked to learn that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.

Why am I writing this about sexual abuse and assault?

I’m writing this because sexual abuse and assault is so very common in our society that chances are, someone I know and love and respect is reading this and knowing that they are guilty. I’m writing this because if we don’t find a way forward, this will keep happening.