In April, we celebrate the resilience of sexual assault survivors and the communities that have worked for a change.
It is estimated that every year in the US, over 400,000 people age 12 and older are victims of sexual violence. Sexual violence occurs every 68 seconds.
US sexual assault statistics from the Centers for Disease Control
- By age 18, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys are victims of sexual violence
- 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college
- Approximately 91% of rape/sexual assault victims are female, and 9% are male
- About 99% of the perpetrators are male
- Nearly half of all women and 1 in 6 men experience some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime
- More than 1 in 5 women and 1 in 31 men have experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetimes
- 1 in 26 men were forced to penetrate someone during their lifetime
- 1 in 3 women have experienced verbal sexual harassment in the workplace or a public place in their lifetimes
- 1 in 9 men have experienced verbal sexual harassment in the workplace, and 1 in 14 men have experienced verbal sexual harassment in a public place in their lifetimes
- More than 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced technology-facilitated sexual violence in their lifetimes
In the Fox Valley area, we are fortunate to have great resources if sexual violence should occur. We have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) nurses or Forensic Nurse Examiners in our area. These nurses are trained specifically in the response and treatment of sexual assault. They collaborate with law enforcement, the justice system and community advocacy agencies to provide support for survivors and their families.
Thedacare Appleton Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Thedacare Neenah Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Ascension Appleton Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Ascension Calumet Hospital Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Ascension Mercy Hospital (Oshkosh) Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Aurora Hospital Oshkosh Emergency Room – has a trained Forensic nurse on call 24/7
Wisconsin has a SAFE Fund program that reimburses healthcare providers for the cost of the medical forensic exam for victims of sexual assault. There is no cost to the patient.
REACH Counseling: 920-722-8150 (24/7) prioritizes and empowers healing for all individuals impacted by sexual violence. They offer trauma counseling, advocacy, prevention education and sex offender treatment.
Harbor House Domestic and Sexual Violence Center Appleton:
920-832-1667 (24/7) more than a shelter – Harbor House is a regional leader in the movement to end domestic and sexual violence. Through advocacy, education, and community partnerships, they work to create lasting change across Northeast Wisconsin.
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
800-656-HOPE (4673)
If you need any further support or have questions, please reach out to us at (920)749-4000.