General Information
- Understanding Sexual Violence [PDF 507 KB]
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of sexual violence. It is intended for the general public. - Sexual Violence: Facts at a Glance [PDF 102 KB]
This fact sheet provides up-to-date data and statistics on sexual violence. - Preventing Violence Against Women: Program Activities Guide This guide describes CDC's public health activities and research to prevent violence against women.
- World Report on Violence and Health* [PDF 247 KB]
This report is the first comprehensive review of violence on a global scale. Chapter 6 provides detailed information on sexual violence.
Scientific Information
- Definitions Consistent definitions are necessary for obtaining accurate and reliable estimates of sexual violence.
- Data Sources Data, including the number of violence-related injuries and deaths, help define the magnitude of the problem.
- Risk & Protective Factors Risk and protective factors are important considerations in the development of prevention programs.
- Consequences Sexual violence can have a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities.
- Prevention Strategies The current science base includes information on best practices and promising prevention strategies.
- TranslationStrategies for distributing prevention information and ensuring widespread adoption within communities.
Featured Resources
- If you are, or know someone who is, the victim of sexual violence, contact the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or contact your local emergency services at 9-1-1.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center*
- National Violent Death Reporting SystemThe system collects data on violent deaths from death certificates, police reports, medical examiner and coroner reports, and crime laboratories.
- Rape Prevention and Education Program
- CDC's Extramural Research Program
- Online Resource Information
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