Though a civil suit does not carry criminal penalties, there may be financial judgment awarded for pain and suffering as well as punitive damages. You may wish to consult with an attorney to explore this option. Facts About Sexual Assault Incidence Sexual assault continues to represent the most rapidly growing violent crime in America. Over 700,000 women are sexually assaulted each year. The remainder are committed by friends, acquaintances, intimates, and family members.
Acquaintance rape is particularly common among adolescent victims.
Male victims represent five percent of reported sexual assaults. Women with a history of rape or attempted rape during adolescence were almost twice as likely to experience a sexual assault during college, and were three times as likely to be victimized by a husband. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 2.National Crime Center and Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. A Report to the Nation.