In order to improve sexual violence data collection, CDC’s Injury Center has updated Sexual Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements.
Timely collection of quality data, which is intended for use by a wide audience—policymakers, researchers, public health practitioners, victim advocates, service providers, and media professionals—helps determine the scope of the problem.
To view, download or print Sexual Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements, please visit CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention website.