'Extremely high': Alarming sexual violence rates for NZ teens revealed

'Extremely high': Alarming sexual violence rates for NZ teens revealed

New Zealand has rates of sexual violence against teenagers above the global average, morer than even a badly afflicted Australia, according to new research....

New Zealand's sexual violence rates higher than global average, Australia's

Among people aged 12 to 18, it estimated almost 30 percent of New Zealand women experience sexual violence.

Report on sexual violence against children finds NZ rates among the highest - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

*** This media release contains information about family, domestic or sexual violence. If you need help immediately call emergency services on 111. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. *** Over a quarter of Kiwi women, and one in five men, are estimated to experience sexual violence before age 18 according to new international research. New Zealand’s stats are above the global averages outlined in a new report publishe…