Michigan Sexual Assault Fact Sheet

MICHIGAN SEXUAL ASSAULT FACT SHEET Sexual assault and other sexual crimes are traumatic for survivors. This fact sheet explains how sexual assault affects victims, and society at large. Sexual assault is more common than 92 many people would like to believe. Estimates state that in the U.S., someone SECONDS is sexually assaulted every 92 seconds. WHAT IS SEXUAL 1 RAPE ASSAULT? ATTEMPTED RAPE 3. MOLESTATION FORCED SODOMY Sexual assault is generally FORCED ORAL SEX defined as: sexual contact that 6. FORCED INTERCOURSE occurs without consent. Specific examples of assault are: FONDLING 8. INCEST BOTH WOMEN AND MEN ARE VICTIMIZED While women are predominantly victims of sexual assault, males also suffer. 20- 25% 91% 1in3 Of victims of rape & sexual assault are female 20% - 25% of college Women experience some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetimes women are victims of forced sex during their time in college 9% 1in6 15% 15% of college men are victims of forced sex during their time in college Of victims of rape & Men experience some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetimes sexual assault are male SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATIONSHIPS Male victims of rape Female victims of rape 15.1 40.8 51.1 52.4 BY AN BY A BY AN BY A ACQUAINTANCE PARTNER ACQUAINTANCE STRANGER 51.1% of female victims of rape 52.4% of male victims report reported being raped by an being raped by an acquaintance and 15.1% by a stranger intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance. YOUNG PEOPLE ARE AT HIGHEST RISK People ages 12-34 are the highest risk years for rape and sexual assault, particularly women. 69% 4X HIGHER RISK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Females between the ages of 16 and 19 VICTIMS ARE BETWEEN 12 & 34 are 4 times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. THE PAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT INFLICTS GOES FAR BEYOND PHYSICAL INJURY Victims are more likely than the general population to abuse drugs or alcohol and experience additional issues, like: 1 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE 38% | of sexual assault victims have trouble performing at work or school 2 SOCIAL ISOLATION 37%| of victims experience problems with family and friends 3 EMOTIONAL ISSUES 70% of survivors experience moderate to severe distress or depression WHICH CAN LEAD TO: More frequent Not being able to feel close to family & friends Problems with Difficulty with bosses or arguments with peers at school coworkers family & friends THE COSTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Annually, rape costs the U.S. more than any other crime. $122,461 The lifetime cost of rape per victim is $122,461. $127 BILLION The annual cost of rape to the U.S. is $127 billion. THESE COSTS INCLUDE: Funding sexual Health & mental Lost wages due Lower wages assault services healthcare to missed work due to lower educational attainment The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz stand with SOMMERS SCHWARTZ survivors of sexual abuse and assault. We are not afraid to fight for what is right and will confront even the most prominent institutions and individuals if LAW OFFICES they are somehow responsible for or complicit in sexual offenses. Talk to an attorney: 866-335-9517.