Imagine our lives without sexual violence or exploitation...
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and many partners have combined their strength to achieve this vision. We have created a plan to prevent sexual violence and are working together to implement it. Sexual violence is a major public health issue that affects everyone, directly or indirectly, and results in long-term social and economic costs. The prevention plan and this Web site provide information on prevention at all levels: individual, community, providers, coalitions, organizations, policy and legislation.
Sexual violence, including rape, is preventable. Recognizing this, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. This landmark legislation established the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of the RPE program is to strengthen sexual violence prevention efforts. It operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and six U.S. territories.
The Minnesota Department of Health attempts to report all data accurately. If you discover an error, please contact us at health.injuryprevention@state.mn.us.
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