Nine out of ten rape cases that do not result in a conviction are the result of a dismissal rather than an acquittal. A rape prosecution is more than twice as likely as a murder prosecution to be dismissed. One of four girls and one of six boys under the age of 18 are child sexual abuse victims. One of five victims are under age 12. Ten percent of all rape victims are under age 5.
Incest is the most common form of sexual abuse.
Child sexual abuse is rarely a one-time occurrence. Abusive relationships last an average of 1-4 years, many last much longer. Even fewer male victims report.