Last Updated: 09/28/11 01:44:47 PM

Rape Prevention and Education

Sexual Violence is a significant public health problem in Nevada and in the United States. The National Injury Control and Risk Survey reported that 10.2% of women and 2.1% of men reported experiencing a completed rape at some time in their lives.

Sexual violence, including rape is preventable. The Rape Prevention and Education program focuses its efforts on preventing first-time perpetration and victimization by reducing modifiable risk factors.

The Rape Prevention and Education Program works with our coalition, Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence and other state and local partners to provide education, outreach and trainings on sexual assault prevention in schools, communities and organizations.

Did You Know?

• 1 in 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime
• College age women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted
• Every 2 minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted
• 60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police

Rape Prevention and Education Vision Statement:
To eliminate sexual assault in Nevada.

Rape Prevention and Education Mission Statement:
We recognize that sexual assault is a preventable community health problem. The Rape Prevention and Education Program in Nevada exists to challenge individual, family and community perspectives on sexual assault through primary prevention.

Rape Prevention Links

• Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence – Sexual assault support services (link:  www.ncasv.org)

• Crisis Call Center – 24 hour victim, help, resources, support groups:  1.800.273.8255 (link:  www.crisiscallcenter.org)

• Rape Crisis Center – Crisis intervention, advocacy, help and hope (link:  (www.therapecrisiscenter.org)

• Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (http://www.nnadv.org/)

• Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1556

Contact Information

Health Program Manager Rape Prevention and Education
4150 Technology Way, Suite 101
Carson City, Nevada 89707