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