Did You Know...
- Rape is the fastest growing violent crime.
- Rape is the most under-reported crime with 84% of the victims never reporting the crime.
- One American will be forcibly raped every 6 minutes.
- Women ages 16-24 are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted - four times that of all women.
- Most rapists are 15-24 years old.
- More than 90% of all rapes occur in the same race and socio-economic class.
- 84% of female rape victims knew their rapist.
- More than 60% of all rapes occur in a person's home.
- More than 50% of acquaintance rapes occurred in the man's car or home.
...that you can defend yourself
- Victims of sexual abuse sustained an increased amount of physical injury if they pleaded, cried or tried reasoning.
- Approximately 50% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they yell.
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Approximately 85% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they vigorously and quickly resist physically.
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