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Sexual violence

How Can Sexual Violence Be Prevented?

The first step in preventing sexual violence is understanding why it happens in the first place. The root cause of sexual violence is oppression, which is the experience of widespread, systemic and repeated injustice.

Sexual violence affects millions of people each year. Researchers know that the numbers underestimate this problem because many cases are unreported. Victims may be ashamed, embarrassed, or afraid to tell the police, friends, or family about the violence. Victims may also keep quiet because they have been threatened with further harm if they tell anyone or do not think that anyone will help them.

Many individuals and groups experience oppression on a daily basis based on:
  • Poverty
  • Societal norms that support male superiority and sexual entitlement
  • Societal norms that maintain women’s inferiority and sexual submissiveness
  • High levels of crime and other types of violence
  • Weak laws and policies related to sexual violence and gender equity
  • Childhood history of physical, sexual or emotional abuse
The most effective way to prevent sexual violence is through primary prevention, which means stopping it before it occurs. For prevention efforts to work, they have to target risk factors at each level – individual, relationship, community and society.

SSAI continues to raise awareness about the responsibilities and duties of all people in the society regarding sexual harassment.

SSAI continues to raise awareness about the responsibilities and duties of all people in the society regarding sexual harassment.