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Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Sexual assault can occur by force, coercion, pressure, intimidation, fear, threat and/or extortion. It includes but is not limited to rape, attempted rape, incest, fondling, sexual harassment and other forms of unwelcome/non-consensual sexual activity.

Did you know?

  • In 2019, 406,970 women were raped or sexually assaulted while the corresponding number for men was 52,336 (statista.com)
  • Every 73 seconds another American is sexually assaulted (rainn.org)
  • The majority of sexual assaults (55%) occur at or near the victim’s home (rainn.org)
  • Of victims under the age of 18: 34% of victims of sexual assault and rape are under age 12, and 66% of victims of sexual assault and rape are age 12-17 (rainn.org)
  • The self-reported incidence of rape or sexual assault more than doubled in 2018 (ncvrs.org)
Sexual Assault Safety Awareness Tips - Bilingual

Prevencion de Acoso Sexual - Spanish

Report

  • If you are in immediate danger, Call 911!
  • Call the National Sexual Violence Assault Hotline 656.HOPE (4673) or visit www.rainn.org

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