It wasn't your fault. We're here to help. Less than 1 in every 3 sexual assaults is reported to law enforcement officials. 1 in 2 sexual assault victims is under age 18 and 1 in 6 is under the age of 12. A woman is raped every 2 minutes in the United States.
Sexual assault is a violent crime affecting all ages, races, cultures and economic classes.
6 out of 10 sexual assaults occurred in the survivor's home or at the home of a friend, relative or neighbor. Rape survivors need help to cope with the physical, emotional, social and legal crises arising from their assault. References U.S Department of Justice Parrot A. Coping With Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape . J Consult Clinical Psychol . In the early 1970s, a series of violent assaults against women occurred in the Claremont area.