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\nApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence is a serious public health problem in the United States. Help promote healthy, respectful relationships this month with CDC\u2019s resources.
\nSexual violence is any sexual activity where consent is not freely given. Sexual violence affects millions of people each year in the United States. The 2015 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) reports
\nSexual violence impacts health in many ways and can lead to short and long-term physical and mental health problems. Victims may experience chronic pain, headaches, and sexually transmitted diseases. They are often fearful or anxious and may have problems trusting others. Promoting healthy and respectful relationships can help reduce sexual violence.
\nIf you are or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence:
\nCDC works to prevent sexual violence before it happens.
\nFor more online resources, visit our Sexual Violence Prevention Webpages and CDC\u2019s VetoViolence website. VetoViolence is CDC\u2019s online source of free violence prevention trainings, tools, and resources.
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