Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been behind bars for 60 consecutive days.
Since his Feb. 28 arrest, Velasquez has only issued a pair of public statements. The latter of those came Friday, in the form of an awareness-raising effort as April is National Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month. Through a statement posted on Twitter, Velasquez asked followers to considering donating to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).
“As April, National Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month, comes to an end, let’s remember the facts so that we can help drive change.
“Fact: Only a tiny fraction of children who are sexually abused will ever tell anyone.
“Fact: Around 85% of children who are sexually abused are abused by someone in their circle of trust.
“Fact: Most people who sexually abuse children will never be caught or prosecuted.
“Although I am not at home, I stand to help educate the community and provide resources and information for victims and their families. No one should have to go through sexual abuse and we need to stand up and push for change. Thank you all for your continued love and support.
“Please visit and consider supporting rainn.org in its mission to educate the public on sexual violence.”
