Those at the coalface know the true level of sexual assault is difficult to assess. Even as society changes and it is meant to be ``easier'' to report sexual assault, many internal psychological barriers remain, as well as frustrations with formal processes. But statistics show those aged 16-24 are at the highest risk of sexual assault of any age group. Sadly, sexual assault is not peculiar to any one institution or demographic. The idea misunderstanding caused sexual assault was a myth, Dr Beres said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 12, 2019 16:51 UTC