THE STATISTICS ARE SHOCKING!

WHO ARE THE VICTIMS?

95% of victims are under age 18
51% of these victims are under age 12
At least 90% of survivors are abused by someone close to them and, close to the child's parent and family.

SEX ABUSE CAN OCCUR AT ALL AGES, PROBABLY YOUNGER THAN YOU THINK...

Approximately 1 of every 3 girls and 1 of every 6 boys are molested prior to their 18th birthday.
Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under. (14)
More than 20% of children are abused prior to age 8 and fewer than 15% tell anyone they are being abused. (14)
The median age for reported abuse is 9 years old. (10)
Nearly 50% of all victims are forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling are children under 12. (13, 14)
1 in 5 children are solicited sexually while on the internet. (4, 15)