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Sharing the truth about sexual violence can inspire action, build hope, and encourage survivors to seek support. Get informed—and start sharing.
Together, we can inspire individuals to show up, speak out, and step in to advocate, educate, and provide compassionate support.
What We Know
Facts reveal the true scale of sexual violence, helping us identify where intervention is most needed.
Every 74 seconds,
someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that someone is a child.1Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, 2019–2022.
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RAINN’s victim service programs have helped more than 5 million people since 1994.
27,000
Every month, RAINN’s victim service programs support an average of over 27,000 people.
460K
In 2024, RAINN’s victim service programs helped more than 460,000 survivors.
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With accurate information, survivors, advocates, and allies are equipped to challenge myths, combat stigma, and spark vital conversations.
481,020 people ages 12+
are sexually assaulted or raped each year in the U.S. 1Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, 2019–2023.
See More Facts & Statistics1 in 6 U.S. women
has experienced attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. 1National Institute of Justice & Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women Survey (1998).
1 in 33 U.S. men
U.S. men has experienced attempted or completed rape in his lifetime. 1Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Socio-emotional Impact of Violent Crime (2014).
See More Facts & StatisticsChildren & Teens
57,329 U.S. children
were sexually abused in 2016, according to Child Protective Services data. 1United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau. Child Maltreatment Survey, 2012 (2013).
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Together, we can inspire individuals to act through advocacy, education, and compassionate support.
Every 9 minutes, Child Protective Services
substantiates or finds evidence for a claim of child sexual abuse. 1United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau. Child Maltreatment Survey, 2016 (2018).
See More Facts & StatisticsMost perpetrators of child sexual abuse
are acquaintances (59%) or family members (34%). Only 7% are strangers. 1Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Assault of Young Children as Reported to Law Enforcement (2000).
See More Facts & Statistics1 in 9 girls in the U.S.
experiences sexual abuse or assault before age 18. 1David Finkelhor, Anne Shattuck, Heather A. Turner, & Sherry L. Hamby, The Lifetime Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Assessed in Late Adolescence, 55 Journal of Adolescent Health 329, 329-333 (2014).
See More Facts & Statistics1 in 20 boys in the U.S.
experiences sexual abuse or assault before age 18. 1David Finkelhor, Anne Shattuck, Heather A. Turner, & Sherry L. Hamby, The Lifetime Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Assessed in Late Adolescence, 55 Journal of Adolescent Health 329, 329-333 (2014).
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Facts & Statistics: The Scope of the Problem
Learn the facts about sexual violence in America. Discover key statistics, challenge misconceptions, and find out how—together—we can support survivors.
Statistics: Long-Term Impacts
Sexual violence has lasting impacts on survivors’ lives. Learn the facts, understand the effects, and find support through RAINN’s resources.
Statistics: Victims of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence impacts millions of Americans every year. See who’s most at risk—together, we can ensure every survivor is seen, heard, and supported.
Statistics: Children & Teens
Sexual violence against children and teens is a widespread—and deeply underreported—issue. Get the facts and get involved to protect kids.
Statistics: Perpetrators of Sexual Violence
Most survivors know the person who harmed them. Learn who commits sexual violence, what patterns exist, and why accountability is key to prevention.
Statistics: The Criminal Justice System
See statistics for sexual violence cases in the criminal justice system. Examine the barriers to reporting and see how many offenders receive criminal convictions.
Consent 101
Consent is more than just saying “yes.” It’s about clear communication, mutual respect, and ongoing agreement. Learn what consent looks like in real life.
Sharing & Citing RAINN’s Statistics
When you use a statistic from RAINN’s website in an article, report, website, or other publication, please include a hyperlink to the page on RAINN.org where readers can find the full citation.
Example:
“According to RAINN’s website, 82% of all victims under 18 are female.”
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