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3mo ago

Nationwide Study Reveals Millions in Germany Suffered Childhood Sexualized Violence

Data from the first nationwide survey of 3,012 adults shows that 12.7% experienced sexualized violence before age 18: women were four times more likely than men to report such abuse.

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Jede fünfte Frau im Alter von 18 bis 29 Jahren hat als Kind Erfahrungen mit sexueller Gewalt gemacht.

Overview

  • The representative survey found that 12.7% of adults aged 18–59—about 5.7 million people—experienced sexualized violence as children or adolescents.
  • Women reported abuse at a rate of 20.6% compared with 4.8% of men, with 27.4% of women aged 18–29 citing such experiences.
  • Abuse typically began at an average age of 11.2 years, occurred most often within families or social circles, and 95% of perpetrators were male.
  • Nearly one in three victims reported online abuse through unwanted messages, exposure to pornography, or social media contacts.
  • More than 37% of victims had never spoken about their experiences before the survey, prompting experts to call for enhanced prevention measures and improved support for survivors.