Sexual assault Quote by Mindy McGinnis
““What happens next is you’re more likely to be a victim of sexual assault,” he says, and I feel Alex tense beside me. “Girls, one in three of you.” He points right at me, Alex, Sara, Branley, and Lila. “There are five right here, so let’s be generous and say it’s just one. Which one of you will it be?” From the left a boy yells, “Please say it’s Branley,” followed by a chorus of laughter. “Let me guess, she’s the hot one, right?” Nolan says, smiling along with them. “Guess what—one of you is the one who’s going to do it.” That shuts it down, fast. “It’s a small town,” he goes on. “Ninety percent of rapes are acquaintance rapes—that means you know your attacker, girls. And guys, that means you know the girl you damaged physically, emotionally, and mentally. One in six of you boys is going to be sexually assaulted too, by the way.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Youth Violence Prevention Workshop, 2021
Sexual assault is often committed by acquaintances; awareness and education are crucial.
In simple terms: Most assaults are by known people; education can help prevent.
Key Takeaway
Educate youth on consent and risk to reduce assault.
Themes
gender
violence
education
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- schools
- community programs
- peer groups
Key Concepts
consent
acquaintance assault
prevention strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster safe environments for all?
- What role does community play in prevention?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social dynamics.
![“Typically, [a victim of sexual assault] go home, take a shower, call their best friend, and evidence is lost. They say, "I can handle it." And they let time pass. And then, either the guy starts harassing them again or they see him do it to somebody else. Having that power on the first day is so…” quote by Kirsten Gillibrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ec/kirsten-gillibrand-3719_assault_typically-a-victim-of-sexual-assault-go_1547426.jpg)
![“Most of my friends that I know now [were sexually assaulted] stayed silent. And I see that still happening today. A lot of women will stay silent and not share what happened to them.” quote by Kirsten Gillibrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e4b/kirsten-gillibrand-3719_happened_most-of-my-friends-that-i-know-now-were_1359080.jpg)
