The Need

Sexual assault is defined as any behavior involving non-consensual sexual contact, including attempted rape, unwanted touching, forced sexual acts, and penetration (RAINN).

Data Behind Sexual Assault’s Impact

  • 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will experience rape in their lifetime (CDC, 2022).

  • 81% of women and 35% of men who experience sexual violence develop PTSD or other mental health conditions (National Institute of Mental Health).

  • Rape victims are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to non-crime victims (NIH, 2023).

Evidence-based Treatment

  • Survivors who receive trauma-informed therapy see a 50% reduction in PTSD symptoms within 12 weeks (American Psychological Association).

  • Peer support groups reduce depression rates by 40% in survivors (National Library of Medicine).

  • Studies show yoga and movement-based therapy reduce trauma symptoms by 33% in survivors (Trauma Center at JRI).

  • Bystander intervention programs like Green Dot have reduced sexual assault rates by 50% in high schools (Journal of Adolescent Health).