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Sexual Assault Statictics1 out of every 6 American women have been the victims of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime (14.8% completed rape; 2.8% attempted rape).17.7 million American women have been victims of attempted or completed rape. 9 of every 10 rape victims were female in 2003. 15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12. 93% of juvenile sexual assault victims know their attacker. About 3% of American men — or 1 in 33 — have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. 2.78 million men in the U.S. have been victims of sexual assault or rape. Statistics on Relationship ViolenceWomen ages 16 to 24 experience the highest per capita rates of intimate violence - 20 per 1,000 women.53% of domestic violence victims are abused by a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend. 71% of rape and sexual assault victims knew their offenders. Studies indicate that as a dating relationship becomes more serious, the potential for and nature of violent behavior also escalates. 21% of college students report they have experienced dating violence by a current partner. 32% report dating violence by a previous partner. Over 13% of college women report they have been stalked. 42% were stalked by a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend. To get the Crime Statistics provided by the University Police Department, Click Here. |
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