Anyone may be a victim of sexual harassment. More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. It impacts nearly every community and affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, and ages.
The perpetrator of
sexual violence
is often someone the victim knows, such as a friend, intimate partner, coworker, neighbor, or family member. It may occur in person or online, such as by posting or sharing pictures of someone without their consent.