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Sexual Assault and Rape

According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), there are approximately 433,648 American victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault yearly. In 80% of these cases, the victims knew or were related to the offender. According to the latest data reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Crime in Alabama, 1,890 rapes were reported to law enforcement. Seventy-nine percent of these rapes were committed by someone the victims knew. Nearly 23% of these victims were between the ages of 13 and 16.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please call your local rape crisis center. View a listing of Alabama rape crisis centers.

Alabama Coalition Against Rape

The Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR), is a statewide non-profit agency which provides training, advocacy, support and resources for survivors, families and agencies or organizations. 

Alabama Coalition Against Rape
7003 Fulton Ct.
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Phone: (334) 264-0123
Toll Free: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
Email ACAR

 

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Page last updated: March 19, 2024