This video debunks the idea that alcohol is the cause of sexual violence. It shows that alcohol is very often present in these situations—particularly at parties or in student settings—but that it is never the direct cause. In about half of all sexual assaults, the perpetrator had been drinking, and a significant proportion of victims had also consumed alcohol, though this never implies that they were at fault.
From a legal standpoint, alcohol is neither an excuse nor a mitigating factor: on the contrary, committing a sexual offense while under the influence of alcohol constitutes an aggravating factor. Alcohol acts primarily as a disinhibitor and an amplifier: it reduces self-control, weakens inhibitions, and can make it easier to act on sexist, violent, or domineering beliefs that are already present.
The video also highlights that sexual violence against children stems from different factors: alcohol is not always an immediate contributing factor, but family environments marked by problematic drinking significantly increase the risks. Prevention therefore relies on individual and collective accountability, ensuring the safety of social settings, and, above all, the development of psychosocial skills: managing emotions, respecting consent, empathy, and the ability to set or recognize boundaries.