How often do sexual assaults occur?
- Sexual assault is incredibly under-reported.
- Studies have shown that 1 in 3 woman and 1 in 5 men will be the victims of sexual assault in their lifetimes.
- As little as 6% of these assaults are reported to police and even less are prosecuted in court.
- Sexual assault is an area where law enforcement authorities are trying to increase reporting rates.
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