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HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 / Sexual Violence

"SV is a significant problem in the United States: Among high school students surveyed nationwide, about 8% reported having been forced to have sex. The percentage of those having been forced to ever have sex was higher among female (11%) than male (5%) students. An estimated 20% to 25% of college women in the United States have experienced an attempted or complete rape during their college career. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States have been raped at some time in their lives. These numbers underestimate the problem. Many cases are not reported because victims are afraid to tell the police, friends, or family about the abuse. Victims also think that their stories of abuse will not be believed and that police cannot help them. They may be ashamed or embarrassed. Victims may also keep quiet because they have been threatened with further harm if they tell anyone."

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