Prevent sexual violence in your community

By Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center Staff Member

Two in five women and one in five men will experience a form of sexual assault in their lifetime. 

Recognizing sexual violence is an important first step to preventing sexual violence is recognizing its many forms, including sexual assault and sexual harassment. Recognize that it can happen to anyone of any gender, age, race or nationality, education level, sexual orientation, economic background, or ability. When we learn more about the dynamics of abuse and its many forms, we can start to end abuse in every community.