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Study Reveals 13% of Adults Faced Childhood Sexual Violence

6/3/2025

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A shocking study from Germany uncovers that nearly 13% of adults aged 18-59—around 5.7 million people—suffered sexual violence as children. It reveals a troubling trend of underreporting and points to the influence of digital media in these cases, urging society to enhance protective measures and raise awareness about this critical issue.

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Story summary

A shocking study from Germany uncovers that nearly 13% of adults aged 18-59—around 5.7 million people—suffered sexual violence as children. It reveals a troubling trend of underreporting and points to the influence of digital media in these cases, urging society to enhance protective measures and raise awareness about this critical issue.