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Do rates of sexual assault increase in warmer months?

From: Adriane Bang <>
To: "Campus Advocate & Prevention Professionals Association" <>,
Subject: Do rates of sexual assault increase in warmer months?
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 10:27:36 -0700
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Hi all,

We are mapping out messaging for the year and a colleague shared they heard that sexual violence is more likely to be perpetrated in warmer months.

I have read articles and research that indicate this is true (stating people are more social in warmer months so more likely to be in the presence of someone who may do harm) and false (that rates vary and aren't correlated with season). However, most articles I'm finding are categorized by year and not season. Does anyone have strong evidence suggesting if this is true or a myth?

Thanks!

ADRIANE L. BANG, LMSW ( she / her / hers )
Director

Gender Equity Center Boise State University

Phone: (208) 426-2406
Email: Mail: 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1335
Location: 1700 W. University Drive, Boise, ID 83725
Web: https://www.boisestate.edu/genderequity/

Do rates of sexual assault increase in warmer months?, Adriane Bang, 11/08/2021

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Do rates of sexual assault increase in warmer months?