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Of the cases of forcible rape reported in 1993, only 53% led to the arrest of the alleged perpetrator
There were approximately 30,000 sexual assaults of males, ages 12 and over, in the U. ...
Assaults against women
87% of all sexual assault victims are female. ...
There are more women who have suffered sexual assaults than there are women who wear glasses. ...
One male in eleven experiences some form of sexual victimization before the age of eighteen.
Discovery of a childs sexual abuse usually depends on an adults actively listening to a child, recognizing the abuse, and reporting it. ...
Assailants
97% of all sexual assault offenders are male.
85% of all sexual assaults are committed by a family member, friend, or acquaintance of the victim.
In over one-third of all sexual assaults the assailant attacks the victim in the victims home.
Motive
Assailants are motivated by the wish to humiliate their victims, not for a wish of sexual gratification.
70% of all sexual assaults are planned. ...
Reporting
All studies indicate that most sexual assaults are not reported. ...
False reports of sexual assaults are found to be 2-4%, the same rate as other reported crimes.
Reactions
Sexual assault victims are usually in a state of shock after a sexual assault. ...
Fear, shame, anger, loss of trust, detached calm, and depression are common reactions but vary with each sexual assault survivor. ... The impact of a sexual assault is often felt strongly for a year or more and is never forgotten.
Approximate Word count = 1209
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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