How many people are raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused?
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1 in 18men
have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
(1.34 million men in total)
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1 in 4women
have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
(6.54 million women in total)
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1 in 6children
have been sexually abused
What are the different types of sexual violence?
What sexual consent looks like in practice
- Enthusiastically saying ‘yes!’.
- Talking to the other person about what you do and don't want, and listening to them in return.
- Checking in with the other person – for example, asking ‘is this okay?’, ‘do you want to slow down?’ or ‘do you want to stop?’.
- Respecting someone’s choice if they say ‘no’. And never trying to change their mind or put pressure on them.
If you think you might have been raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused, you can talk to us. We will listen to you and believe you, and you can take the conversation at your own pace.
