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The majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
The majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.













the majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.

The only way to stop sexual violence is for perpetrators to stop committing sexual violence.

the majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.

Myth: “Women who want to avoid sexual violence should dress properly and should not get too drunk at parties.”įact: How a person dresses does not affect their chances of experiencing sexual violence. Unfortunately, many people in society, often including those involved in the judicial system, continue to blame the victims.

#THE MAJORITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS ARE COMMITTED BY STRANGERS. TRIAL#

Myth: “Being accused of sexual violence will ruin a man’s reputation.”įact: Only 1-2% of sexual assault cases make it to trial and only 0.3% of perpetrators are found guilty.

the majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.

Most perpetrators engage in multiple forms of sexual violence, from sexual harassments to inappropriate jokes. In fact, 75% of sexual assaults involve some planning in advance. Myth: “Men who commit sexual violence have usually made an honest mistake about consent.”įact: Most perpetrators commit multiple incidents of sexual violence and target their victims. Most (80%) occur in someone’s home or residence. Myth: “Most incidents of sexual violence is committed by strangers in dark, secluded places.”įact: Most (73%) of sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victim knows. In fact, only 6% of sexual assaults (and only 1-2% of date rapes) in Canada are ever reported to the police. Most people do not want to report sexual violence. Only 2-4% are false reports, which is similar to other crimes. Myth: “Women lie about sexual violence when they regret having sex or want to get revenge.”įact: Most people tell the truth about sexual violence.















The majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers.