A Few Statistics

• 1 out of 3 women has been a victim of at least one sexual assault since the age of 16.
• 82% of victims of sexual assault are women.
• In 98% or reported cases, the assailant is a male.
• 2/3 of the victims are less than 18 years old.
• Close to 8 out of 10 knew their assailant.
• 1 out of 7 women is sexually assaulted at least once by her boyfriend.
• More than 75% of young aboriginal girls younger than 18 have been victims of sexual assault.
• 40% of women living with a physical handicap will be victim of at least one sexual assault.
• 39 to 68% of women with a mental deficiency will be victim of at least one sexual assault before the age of 18.
• 7 out of 10 victims were assaulted in a private residence.
• Up to 90% of sexual offences are not reported to the police.

Source:
Ministère de la Sécurité publique (2006). Les Agressions sexuelles au Québec.
Statistiques 2004. Sainte-Foy, Québec : Direction de la prévention et de la lutte contre la criminalité. Ministère de la Sécurité publique.
Gouvernement du Québec. Orientations gouvernementales en matière d'agression sexuelle. Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. 2001.