Numbers to know

98

Interval in seconds between sexual assaults in the United States

Per the Rape, Abuse & Incest National National Network (RAINN), there’s a case of sexual assault every 98 seconds across the United States.

 

.5 percent

Portion of sexual abusers who land in prison

Also according to RAINN, only 5 of every 1,000 sexual abusers are actually convicted and sentenced to prison.

25 percent

Fraction of girls sexually abused before age 18

A quarter of girls and nearly 17 percent of boys are sexually abused prior to reaching 18 years of age, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).