Worldwide Statistics
MYTH: Men always want sex and will never refuse a sexual encounter.
FACT: Men experience the same symptoms women do after being sexually abused, and it is just as important for a man to receive counseling for sexual trauma as it is for women
FACT: Men experience the same symptoms women do after being sexually abused, and it is just as important for a man to receive counseling for sexual trauma as it is for women
Women who experience sexual violence:
- Are 1.5 times more likely to have a sexually transmitted infection
- Are twice as likely to have an abortion
- Can result in homicide, injuries or suicide and lead to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep difficulties, eating disorders, emotional distress and suicide
College Statistics
Emory University ranks third among U.S. campuses for the rate of reported forcible sex offenses on campus