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fil Sexual abuse happens to a small minority of the population. O MYTH or fAer
~ Sexual abusers are low income, minimally educated psychopaths. O MYTH er FACT
iD Victims who do not fight back are not truly sexually abused. O MYTH er FACT
III Homosexuals are responsible for the majority of sexual assaults. O MYTH 1'iB' fACT
IB Most sexual assaults occur in urban areas. O MYTH or FACT
œ Approximately l of 10 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. O MYTH or fAer
ill Rape happens only to young women. OMYTH or FACT
!Il Sexual abuse often has long lasting physical and psychological effects. O MYTH or FACT
iD There is really no way to protect yourself from sexual assault. O MVTH or FACT
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