Sexual Assault

Basics

Specific legal definition varies from state to state:

Nonconsensual completed or attempted penetration between the penis and vulva or penis and anus
Nonconsensual contact between the mouth and the penis, vulva, or anus
Nonconsensual penetration of the anal or genital opening with a finger, hand, or object
Nonconsensual intentional touching, directly or through clothing, of the genitalia, vagina, anus, groin, inner thigh, or buttocks
Occurs because of physical force, psychological, coercion or incapacitation or impairment
Occurs when a victim cannot consent due to age or developmental challenges

Lifetime prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S. approaches 20% in women, 2% in men
National data shows that teenagers and young adults ages 12–34 have the highest rates of being sexually assaulted
∼70% of female rape victims are raped by someone they know; however, men are primarily raped and physically assaulted by strangers and acquaintances, not intimate partners
Women who are disabled, pregnant, or attempting to leave their abusers are at increased risk of intimate partner rape
Prevalence of sexual assault in men is higher in those who are gay, bisexual, veterans, prison inmates, or seeking mental health services
Nearly 25% of victims are raped or sexually assaulted by a current or former partner

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