The statistic used for lifetime prevalence of PTSD ^{24, 25} is 6.8%; however, following rape 65% of men and 46% of women are diagnosed with PTSD. ²⁶

27% of women and 5.7% of men in England and Wales experienced rape or sexual assault since the age of 18 years of age. ³

One in six children between the ages of 11 to 17 disclosed experience of any form of sexual abuse. ³⁵

Taking just the incidents of rape, sexual assault and the high risk these traumas pose for the development of PTSD/CPTSD, we can see the implications on our health and social care services. However, when an individual receives appropriate treatment, the negative impacts on their quality of life can be reversed.