Nearly one in five U.S. women has been a victim of sexual assault

Nearly one-fifth of U.S. women have been the victim of a sexual assault at some time in their lives, according to new federal data released Wednesday.

In addition, one in four has been the victim of severe physical violence by a boyfriend or husband, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, which was conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  More.

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    • Kristen B. on December 28, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I wish the authorities will do something to lessen this number of victims. Maybe it will help if the public will be informed and campaigns against violence will increase the awareness. Perhaps it will help that the victims will inform the police so that they could carry permit or avail restraining order against the stalker or the suspect. In that way, crimes could be prevented and victims would be saved.

    /Kristen B.
    Magnavox MDR515H Reviewer

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