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Community Perceptions of Sexual Violence — Nevada Form description: This survey is anonymous and voluntary. Some questions address sensitive topics. You may skip any question.

1.What county do you live in?
Section 1: About You
2.How would you describe the area where you live?
3.What is your age range?
4.What is your gender?
Section 2: Prevalence and Awareness
5.How common do you think sexual violence is in your community?
6.Out of every 100 people in Nevada, how many do you think have experienced sexual violence at some point in their life?
7.Do you think most incidents of sexual violence in your community are reported to authorities?
8.Who do you think is most often responsible for acts of sexual violence?
Section 3: Community Impact and Importance
9.How important an issue do you consider sexual violence to be in your community?
Not at all important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Very important
Extremely important
10.How much does sexual violence affect the overall safety and wellbeing of your community?
No Impact (or Not a Factor)
Minimal Impact
Moderate Impact
Significant Impact
Severe Impact
11.Do you think your community has adequate resources to support survivors of sexual violence?
Section 4: Attitudes and Beliefs
12.Sexual violence is a serious public health issue in Nevada.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral)
Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
13.Survivors of sexual violence are believed and supported when they come forward in my community.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral)
Agree
Strongly Agree
14.Sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral)
Agree
Strongly Agree
15.My community takes safety and sexual violence prevention seriously.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral)
Agree
Strongly Agree
16.What do you think are the most common barriers that prevent survivors from reporting or seeking help?
Section 5: Prevention and Education
17.How well-informed do you feel about sexual violence prevention resources in Nevada?
Not informed at all
Slightly informed
Moderately informed
Well informed
Very well informed
18.Where would you most likely turn for information or help related to sexual violence?
19.What types of prevention efforts do you think would be most effective in your community?
Section 6: Final Thoughts
20.Is there anything else you would like to share about how sexual violence affects your community or what you think should be done about it?
This publication was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through Grant Number 1 NVF1CE002302-01-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.