Sexual Abuse Statistics

• 1 in 4 girls is sexually abused before the age of 18.

• 1 in 5 children are solicited sexually while on the internet.

• Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including adults) occur to children ages 17 and under.

• An estimated 39 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse exist in America today.

• 30 – 40% of victims are abused by a family member.

• Another 50% are abused by someone outside of the family whom they know and trust.

• Therefore, only 10% are abused by strangers.