A new report by the CSO has revealed that 39 per cent of women have experienced sexual violence as an adult.
The report, which was released today, gives also gives an insight into the most likely places, ages and scenarios where sexual violence can happen. The statistics show that the most likely locations for sexual violence are pubs, clubs and discos.
This was the case for nearly a third of the male sexual violence victims and a fourth of the women. In general, a home was the most likely location for sexual violence as an adult with a non-partner, either in the victim's own home or another person's home. Other likely places were parks and other public spaces.
