It has been known for decades that a considerable number of people have suffered sexual violence: it is one of the most offensive crimes committed in our society. The different types of sexual violence are rape, statutory rape, gang rape, concerted rape by stander behavior, sodomy, foreign object penetration, child molestation and marital/martial rape/child sexual assault. intimate partner. Many people believe that sexual violence is committed by strangers, but this is not true. In most cases the perpetrator is someone close to the victim or family. According to the Office of Justice, in the period 2005-2010, 78% of sexual assaults were committed by a family member, friend, acquaintance or intimate partner. Berzofsky (2013). Many victims feel guilty or responsible for having been victimized, the trauma caused by sexual violence often causes emotional distress that can last a long time. Every victim reacts differently and it is helpful to have a support group to interact with people who have experienced the same things, in a place where the victim can feel safe. Overview of the problem “Sexual violence against women by strangers is but one aspect of a larger problem” of problems related to sexual violence”. Dedel (2011) Sexual assault is a crime of violence that arises from the offender's need to exercise power and control over the victim. They feel that taking something by force if they are in control is satisfying for the victim. Sexual violence can be defined as any type of non-consensual sexual contact. Survivors usually feel shame, embarrassment, and fear. Some victims fear that no one will believe them, they are afraid of being blamed for what happened and unfortunately they do not report the crime. Survivors of sexual assault are more...... middle of paper...... veins and potentially prevent sexual assault from occurring. Group counseling is often a benefit to victims because group members reduce their feelings of isolation, learn from others' experiences, and gain additional support from others experiencing similar events. Educating our community about sexual assault prevention is a great way to prevent sexual assault throughout our community and a great way to get the point across to our children. Sexual violence is a big problem in today's society, but I believe we can minimize the rate of sexual violence cases by educating everyone about sexual violence and how to prevent it. Rape or sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. An important point to remember is that no one deserves to be sexually assaulted. You are not alone!