We support those impacted by sexual violence in San Antonio, Texas.

Sexual Assault Impacts People Across All Communities

Sexual assault affects people of all backgrounds, including through technology‑facilitated abuse. The Rape Crisis Center serves survivors of all genders, ages, and experiences with care that is compassionate, inclusive, and survivor‑centered.

Women
Nearly half of women in the United States (45.1%) have experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime. This includes completed or attempted rape (21%), sexual coercion (20.3%), and unwanted sexual contact (39%).

Men
Sexual violence also impacts men at significant rates. More than 1 in 6 men (16.9%) in the U.S. have experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetime, including completed or attempted rape (3.2%), being made to sexually penetrate someone else (3.8%), sexual coercion (6%), and unwanted sexual contact (13.8%).

Children and Youth
Sexual violence affects individuals across the lifespan, including children and youth. Many survivors experience harm early in life, shaping their sense of safety, trust, and wellbeing for years to come.

Technology‑Facilitated Sexual Violence
Technology‑facilitated sexual violence includes unwanted sexual experiences involving technology, such as nonconsensual sharing of explicit images and unwanted sexually explicit messages. In the year prior to survey participation, 10.3% of adult women and 6.9% of adult men experienced technology‑facilitated sexual violence—demonstrating that harm can occur both online and offline.