New report reveals prevalence of physical and sexual violence in US
Summary
A new national study found that over half of adults in the United States have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, and nearly half have faced sexual violence. The research also showed that physical and sexual violence often lead to mental health problems like anxiety and depression.Key Facts
- 52% of US adults have experienced physical violence, with equal rates for women and men.
- 49% of US adults have experienced sexual violence, with 68% of women and 29% of men reporting it.
- One in 20 adults experienced physical violence in the past year; 7% experienced sexual violence in the past year.
- Women most often faced physical violence from a spouse or romantic partner (61%), while men most often faced violence from strangers (38%).
- Physical violence mostly occurred at home (69% for women, 34% for men); men also reported violence in public spaces (30%).
- Sexual violence often happened in public spaces for women (55%) and at home for men (64%).
- Nearly half of women and a quarter of men who experienced physical violence reported anxiety or depression afterward.
- Few victims filed official complaints: 10% of women and 17% of men.
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