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Sexual violence often occurs in close settings rather than being committed by strangers.
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Is it true that sexual violence often occurs in close settings rather than being committed by strangers?
Yes. Data from multiple forensic and clinical studies consistently demonstrate that sexual and interpersonal violence predominantly involves acquaintances, partners, and close settings rather than strangers.
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FM, L., A, N., Z, Z., M, S., AM, E., & A, M. (2025). Changes in physical violence and injury during sexual assaults over time among females 16-29 years.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70012
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CC, K., P, C., CA, C., NR, D., P, B., & SE, M. (2025). Prevalence and Characteristics of Nonfatal Strangulation in Medical Forensic Examination: A Retrospective Chart Review, 2017-2023.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012251397979
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E, S., 3rd, J. T., I, S., S, K., & N, L. (2026). Vulnerability factors for trauma injuries in female sexual assault patients in a diverse urban city population.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057261430431
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