Prevalence and Characteristics of Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization—National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011

• DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2015.302634
• Publication Date: 2015-02-25T21:08:46Z
• Authors: Matthew J. Breiding; Sharon G. Smith; Kathleen C. Basile; Mikel L. Walters; Jieru Chen; Melissa T. Merrick
• Keywords: Stalking; Sexual Violence; Intimate partner

Sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence are public health problems known to have a negative impact on millions of persons in the United States each year, not only by way immediate harm but also through long-term impacts. Before implementation National Intimate Partner Violence Survey (NISVS) 2010, most recent detailed national data burden from these forms were obtained against Women conducted during 1995-1996. This report examines sexual victimization using 2011. The describes overall prevalence victimization; racial/ethnic variation prevalence; how types perpetrators vary type; age at which typically begins. For range impacts experienced as result victimization, including need for services.January-December, 2011.NISVS is random-digit-dial telephone survey noninstitutionalized English- Spanish-speaking U.S. population aged ≥18 years. NISVS gathers experiences among adult women men dual-frame sampling strategy that includes both landline cellular telephones. was 50 states District Columbia; 2011, second year collection, 12,727 interviews completed, 1,428 partially completed.In States, an estimated 19.3% 1.7% been raped their lifetimes; 1.6% reported they 12 months preceding survey. case count reporting rape too small produce statistically reliable estimate. An 43.9% 23.4% other lifetimes, being made penetrate, coercion, unwanted contact, noncontact experiences. percentages who 5.5% 5.1%, respectively. 15.2% 5.7% victim stalking lifetimes. 4.2% 2.1% stalked With respect female victims predominantly male perpetrators, whereas victims, sex perpetrator varied specific form examined. Male had either perpetrated (i.e., penetrate coercion) or split more evenly contact experiences). In addition, even mix males females them. lifetime 12-month prevalences 8.8% 0.8%, respectively; 0.5% although 15.8% 9.5% before taking Severe physical (including acts such hit with something hard, kicked beaten, burned purpose) 22.3% 14.0% lifetimes 2.3% Finally, 9.2% 2.4%, respectively, while 2.5% Many first victimized young age. Among completed rape, 78.7% 25 years (40.4% 18 years). perpetrator, 71.0% (21.3% 53.8% 47.7% (16.3% 20.5% partner, 71.1% 58.2% (23.2% 14.1% years).A substantial proportion adults some least once number 2011 Consistent previous studies, pattern results suggest women, particular, heavily impacted over lifetime. However, indicate many experience and, partner. Because broad short- consequences be associated substantial. RESULTS frequently early because majority years, experiencing childhood adolescence.Because age, primary prevention must begin early. Prevention efforts should take into consideration predominately experiences, stalking) men. CDC seeks prevent strategies address risk factors perpetration changing social norms behaviors bystander strategies. focused promotion healthy relationship protective factors, goal helping adolescents develop positive relationships. relationships still relatively modifiable makes it likely can avoid