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Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence is a significant problem in the United States. SV refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained or freely given. Anyone can experience SV, but most victims are female. The person responsible for the violence is typically male and is usually someone known to the victim. The person can be, but is not limited to, a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member.

CDC uses a 4-step approach to address public health problems like sexual violence:

1. Define the problem
2. Identify risk and protective factors
3. Develop and test prevention strategies
4. Assure widespread adoption

The ultimate goal is to stop sexual violence before it begins.

In The Spotlight

• Rape Prevention and Education Program
• The 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
• Connection between Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration
• Applying Science. Advancing Practice. (ASAP) is a series of informational briefs to help apply scientific knowledge to the practice of primary prevention of violence.
• Sexual Violence support on our Facebook page

Latest Publications & Articles

• National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
  • Full Report 
  • Toolkit 
• Preventing Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence: Program Activities Guide
• Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the Dialogue
• Understanding Sexual Violence

More Publications

Additional Resources

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Prevent Connect
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
  Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
• Violence Against Women
• World Report on Violence and Health  [PDF 247KB]

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Sexual Violence Topics

• Definitions
• Data Sources
• Risk and Protective Factors
• Consequences

• Prevention Strategies
• Translation
• Publications
• Additional Resources