April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (pdf). Sexual assault encompasses any unwanted sexual contact and its victims can be of any gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability. According to survey statistics, at least one in six American women has been the victim of rape or attempted rape. Who are the perpetrators? They can be family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit www.rainn.org.