Risk factors for sexual assault identified, including age, alcohol consumption
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Risk factors for sexual assault, including young age and alcohol consumption, must be addressed when considering preventative strategies, suggests a new study. Results of this study showed that 66% of the women interviewed were aged 15-24 years old and 75% had met the perpetrator before the sexual assault with nearly 50% reporting that the perpetrator was a current or former boyfriend, family member or someone they considered a friend.