Sex Assault Information

Sex Assault

Contrary to popular belief, sexual based crimes are among the most frequently committed offenses. However, because victims are often unable or unwilling to report such a crime (or not even old enough to realize that a crime was committed against them), it remains one of the most under-reported person to person crimes. All persons may be a victim of a sexual assault: women, men and children.

Statistics

  • In Colorado, 1 in 4 women will experience sexual assault in the course of their lifetime
  • One in 17 men in Colorado will experience sexual assault in their lifetime
  • 47% of women 18 years and older have experienced sexual violence other than rape.
  • Nationally, 67% of sexual assaults (reported to law enforcement agencies) were juveniles (under the age of 18)
  • 34% of sexual assaults (reported to law enforcement agencies) were under age 12.