Sexual Assault and Abuse
by: Ava Riedel
What is Sexual Assault
any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.
Facts on Sexual Assault
-its also known as rape
-results in about 32,000 pregnancies each year
-rape survivors are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide than are people who have not be victims of the crime
Facts on Sexual Abuse
-approximately 35% of women and 20% of men in the U.S. were sexually abused as children
-1 in every 3 girls and 1 in every 4 guys are abused by the age of 18
-85% of child abuse takes place with a family member or friend in the home