Millions of Americans report they have been victims of a completed or attempted sexual act against their will. These numbers are likely underestimates of the problem: many victims are too ashamed or afraid to report it. Sexual violence is preventable, but no one can prevent it alone. All of us must work together.
Sexual Violence
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April 06, 2015
This document includes the latest information available for standardizing sexual violence surveillance definitions and data elements.
March 16, 2015
A social media campaign highlighting national commitment to preventing violence against women, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence.
March 09, 2015
This report examines sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence victimization using data from 2011.
March 02, 2015
This graphic highlights strategies that can be used to prevent sexual violence at each level of the social-ecological model.
January 20, 2015
Statistics and resources you can use in support of the 12th observance of National Stalking Awareness Month.
December 12, 2014
This infographic highlights facts everyone should know about intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
September 10, 2014
Preventing sexual violence is possible, and we all can do our part. Download a fact sheet to learn more about sexual violence and how to prevent it.
September 05, 2014
CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) offers valuable data to help communities stop intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking before it starts. Learn more through this fact sheet which provides an overview.
