People of any age can be victims of a sexual assault.
Sexual assault happens to women, men, and children.
One in four females, and one in six males, will be sexually assaulted before age 18. Survivors of sexual assault may experience a variety of after-effects in unique and individual ways. Myths and Facts about Sexual Assault Sexual assault is perpetuated throughout society by the general acceptance of various myths. The belief in these myths colors the attitudes of people in their response to victims of sexual assault. No woman can be raped unless she wants to be.