Sexual Violence is Preventable

When SV involves a victim less than 18 years old, it is child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse (CSA) refers to the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he/she: does not fully comprehend does not consent to or is unable to give informed consent to, or is not developmentally prepared for and cannot give consent to Experiencing child sexual abuse is an adverse childhood experience (ACE)  that can affect how a person thinks, acts, and feels over a lifetime, resulting in short- and long-term physical and mental/emotional health consequences.

Men Nearly 1 in 38 men have experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime. About 1 in 4 male rape victims experienced it for the first time between 11-17 years old. About 1 in 4 male rape victims reported that it occurred before age 10.

Women Nearly 1 in 5 women have experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime. 1 in 3 female rape victims experienced it for the first time between 11-17 years old. 1 in 8 female rape victims reported that it occurred before age 10.