There are a lot of myths about sexual assault. Many people think
that sexual assaults are perpetrated by strangers, and that
sexual assault mainly occurs in high risk areas like deserted
parking lots or isolated areas. Most sex offenders knew their
victims and almost 60% of incidents took place in a residential
setting. Many people think that sexual assault is motivated by
sexual desire. Most experts agree that it isn't. It is a violent
crime, a hostile attack, and an attempt to hurt, humiliate, and
control the victim. Click on the headings below for more
information regarding sexual assault. - 1 in 4 women are victims
of rape - 80-90 percent of victims have been sexually assaulted
by someone they know and 57% of those rapes happened on a date -
One in five women are sexually assaulted during a five-year
college career. - It can happen anywhere at anytime, to anyone,
male or female - Sexual assault is a crime, used by one person
to control, dominate, and humiliate another - The offender, not
the survivor, is