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Sexual Violence (SV) refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained of freely given. Anyone can experience SV, but most victims are female. The person responsible for the violence is typically male and is usually someone known to the victim. The person can be, but no limited to, a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member.
There are many types of SV. Not all include physical contact between the victim and the perpetrator (person who harms someone else). Examples include:
- Sexual Harassment
- Threats
- Intimidation
- Peeping
- Taking Nude Photos
Other SV does include physical contact. Examples include:
Why is sexual violence a public health problem?
SV is a significant problem in the United States:
- Among high school students surveyed nationwide about 8% reported having been forced to have sex. Females (11%) were more likely to report having been forced to have sex than males (4%).
- An estimated 20% to 25% of college women in the United States experience attempted or complete rape during their college career.
- In the United States, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men reported experiencing an attempted or completed rape at some time in their lives.
These numbers underestimate the problem. Many cases at not reported because victims are too afraid to tell the police, friends, or family about the abuse. Victims also think that their stories of abuse will not be believed and that police cannot help them. They may be ashamed or embarrassed. Victims may also keep quiet because they have been threatened with further harm if they tell anyone.
How can we prevent sexual violence?
- Engage high school students in mentoring programs or other skill-based activities that address healthy sexuality and dating relationships.
- Help parents identify and address social and cultural influences that may promote attitudes and violent behaviors in their kids.
- Create policies at work, school, and in other places that address sexual harassment.
- Develop mass media (e.g. radio, TV, magazines, newspapers) messages that promote norms, or shared beliefs, about healthy sexual relationships.
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