In Québec, 69% of sexual assaults…
The vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim.
In 2008, there were 5,341 sexual assaults recorded by the police in Québec. Who were these victims?
The majority of victims are women and children
Just over 8 out of 10 of victims knew the perpetrator
7 out of 10 victims were assaulted in a private residence
Nearly 29% of victims were physically injured
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding a sexual assault, the victim is never to blame!
The truth is that it can happen to anyone: a child, adolescent or adult regardless of their age.
And the victim is never to blame…
