Among those aged 15 to 34, suicide is the second leading cause of death, preceded only by accidents (unintentional injuries). November 26, 2015
About half (49%) of all female murder victims in Canada are killed by a former or current intimate partner. November 26, 2015
The percentage of sexual offences involving male victims is higher for younger victims. In incidents involving the most vulnerable age group, children under 12 years of age, 30% of victims were male. November 26, 2015
Young women and girls with early exposure to abusive relationships are at an increased risk of victimization by others later in life. November 26, 2015
Youth under 18 represented 22% of the canadian population in 2004, but made up 58% of victims of sexual offences. November 26, 2015
84% of children and youth who are victims of physical and sexual offences know their abuser. November 26, 2015
One quarter of all rapes occur after the man makes initial contact – such as requesting information or just “being friendly”. November 26, 2015
Only 27% of females whose sexual assault met the legal definition of rape thought of themselves as rape victims. November 26, 2015
1 in 12 male students surveyed had committed acts that met the legal definition of rape or attempted rape. November 26, 2015
Teenage boys also get sexually harassed, however only 19% of them report being upset by the experience. November 26, 2015
Sexual harassment is illegal in canada. 85% of high school girls report being targets of sexual harassment. November 26, 2015
A weapon is involved in 12% of rapes in Canada. In the majority of cases where a weapon is used, the attacker got the weapon from the female. November 26, 2015
Adults use their position of authority to convince Children to give in to their sexual demands. November 26, 2015
