Rape enforces silence when its ills go unreported. The U.S. Department of Justice reports data on violent crimes against women as well as other sources listed below.
The National Violence Against Women Survey (NVAWS) The National Violence Against Women Survey (NVAWS) found that of women who have been raped, 20.2% were raped by a spouse or ex-spouse, and an additional 4.3% were raped by a current or previous cohabitating partner. “Husbands often rape their wives when they are asleep, or use coercion, verbal threats, physical violence, or weapons to force their wives to have sex.” Women who are victims of marital rape are “likely to experience multiple assaults and often suffer severe long-term physical and emotional consequences.” It is important to note that marital rape may co-occur with other forms of domestic and sexual violence. (Source: http://vaw.umn.edu/documents/inbriefs/sexualviolence/sexualviolence-color.pdf)
The U.S. Department of Justice Statistics on Violence Against Females This report provides the current findings on nonfatal and fatal violent crimes committed against females. Data are from the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), 1993, 2008, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s (UCR) Supplementary Homicide Reports (SHR), 1993 to 2007 (the most recent data available). The report focuses on nonfatal intimate partner violence (IPV), fatal IPV, rape and sexual assault, and stalking. It includes estimates of the extent of crimes against females and the characteristics of crimes and victims. Crime trends are also presented, along with comparative estimates of crimes against males.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Faith-Based Resources and Grants
This site offers data, suggestions, and resources to faith leaders for assisting rape victims in times of crisis.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotline’s free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.