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Texas, which allows abortions only when the life of the mother is at risk, had the most pregnancies resulting from rapes — 26,313, or 45% of the 14 states' combined total. Texas has the largest ...
Statistics on rape and other acts of sexual assault are commonly available in industrialized countries, and have become better documented throughout the world.Inconsistent definitions of rape, different rates of reporting, recording, prosecution and conviction for rape can create controversial statistical disparities, and lead to accusations that many rape statistics are unreliable or misleading.
Rape prevalence among women in the U.S. (the percentage of women who experienced rape at least once in their lifetime so far) is in the range of 15–20% according to different studies (National Violence against Women survey, 1995, found 17.6% prevalence rate; [10] a 2007 national study for the Department of Justice on rape found 18% prevalence ...
In 1974 the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC), since merged into the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), had about 17,000 prisoners; 44% were black, 39% were non-Hispanic white, 16% were Hispanic and Latino, and 1% were of other races. 96% were male and 4% were female. At the time all 14 prison units of the TDC were in Southeast Texas.
More than 64,000 women and girls became pregnant because of rape in states that implemented abortion bans after Roe v. ... Texas topped the list, with 45% of the rape-related pregnancies occurring ...
A new Texas abortion law has no exception for rape. Supporters say the state can arrest more rapists. ... But Texas solves fewer cases than the U.S. average. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail ...
Reported prison rape cases have drastically risen in recent years, although this may be partially attributed to an increase in counseling and reports. [citation needed] The threat of HIV, which affects many of those raped in prison, has also resulted in the increase of reported cases for the benefit of medical assistance.
Texas is the 15th most dangerous state in the nation for rape and sexual assault. FBI crime statistics show there are just over 55 rapes per 100,000 people. ... FBI crime statistics show there are ...