Sexual violence is a serious public health issue that affects millions of men and women. Just in the United States, 1 in 6 men and 1 in 3 women reported experiencing sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their life.

As startling as that statistic may sound, it doesn’t capture the true magnitude of the problem as many victims do not tell police, family or friends about the incident.

In an effort to draw attention to the pervasive problem, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Center for Disease Control provided a bit of information to help stop sexual violence before it begins. Continue reading →