Facts about Sexual Violence

Sexual Assault Statistics in Canada

Of every 100 incidents of sexual assault, only 6 are reported to the police
1 in 4 North American women will be sexually assaulted during their lifetime
Only 2 – 4% of all sexual assaults reported are false reports
60% of sexual abuse/assault victims are under the age of 17
80% of sexual assault incidents occur in the home
83% of disabled women will be sexual assaulted during their lifetime
15% of sexual assault victims are boys under 16
half of all sexual offenders are married or in long term relationships
57% of aboriginal women have been sexually abused
80% of assailants are friends and family of the victim