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December 15, 2011

Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Women Victimized by Sexual Assault 
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A federal survey has provided new figures on the prevalence of sexual
violence against women in the United States. The National Intimate
Partner and Sexual Violence Survey found nearly one-in-five U.S. women
have been sexually assaulted at some time in their lives, and
one-in-four women the victim of severe violence by a boyfriend or
husband. One-in-six women has experienced a stalking experience that
made her fearful for her own life or that of a close relative or friend.
More than one million women reported being the victims of rape or an
attempted rape over a 12-month period.



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