This video debunks a widespread misconception: that sexual violence is primarily perpetrated by single, isolated, or sexually frustrated individuals. Using statistical data and social science research, it demonstrates that this perception is not only false but also detrimental to prevention efforts.
The vast majority of sexual violence, whether committed against children or adults, is perpetrated by people known to the victims: family members, spouses, ex-spouses, partners, friends, or acquaintances. In fact, spousal sexual violence is the most frequent form of sexual violence among adults, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Therefore, being single, as a marital status, is not a predictive risk factor for committing such acts.
Some research suggests that being single is a factor associated with relationship difficulties or emotional isolation in some individuals, but never as a direct cause. Conversely, many perpetrators of sexual violence are in relationships, socially integrated, and perceived as "ordinary." Marital status alone cannot explain or anticipate violence; it is the psychological, relational, and social dynamics that must be analyzed.
The video emphasizes that reducing sexual violence to a marginal minority or to caricatured profiles prevents us from seeing its systemic nature. This perspective diverts attention from the real contexts in which violence occurs: close relationships, family, couples, including among adolescents.
In conclusion, effective prevention is not based on mistrust of strangers or on stereotypes, but on education about respect, consent, and boundaries from a very young age. Developing listening skills, empathy, and the ability to identify intrusive behaviors allows us to build healthier relationships and sustainably reduce sexual violence.