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These numbers and references are being shared to bring attention the prevalence of sexual violence in our country. These numbers can be upsetting; if you want to talk to someone please call us at 270.846.1100 or reach out via email hopeharbor@hopeharbor.net

Sources for the following statistics are included. It is important to note that sexual violence is one of the most under-reported crimes. Hope Harbor is not reducing survivors and their experiences to numbers. All genders experience sexual violence and marginalized groups generally experience violence at higher rates. It is also more difficult for marginalized groups to reach out for help and trust support systems.

2023-2024 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

Nearly half of women (45.1%) and 1 in 6 men (16.9%) in the United States experienced contact sexual violence during their lifetime. Contact sexual violence includes rape, coercion, or other forms of unwanted sexual contact.

1 in 5 women (22.5%) and 1 in 10 men (9.7%) in the U.S. experienced stalking at some point during their lifetime.

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network: Statistics

60% of survivors were assaulted by someone the survivor knew.

93% of juvenile victims knew the perpetrator, with a 34% of abusers being family members.

Incarcerated survivors are most likely to be assaulted by jail or prison staff, with 60% of all sexual violence reported in jails perpetrated by the institution’s staff.

Only 230 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to police. That means about 3 out of 4 go unreported.

Perpetrators of sexual violence are less likely to go to jail or prison than other criminals.