Objective:

to analyze scientific evidence about risk factors associated with adolescent exposure to sexual violence.

Content synthesis:

review of integrative literature in four databases and two virtual libraries, without limit of publication year, using the keywords: "sex crimes", "teens" and "risk factors". The keyword "sexual violence" was also used. In the analysis of the 22 articles included, the factors associated with adolescent exposure to sexual violence were classified as: "sexual abuse" and "sexual exploitation". Alcohol and drug consumption was the most obvious factor, followed by casual sex, low schooling, low income, family violence, relationships in virtual settings, stigma of sex work and homelessness.

Conclusion:

the factors presented should be considered by the nurse for the recognition of adolescent victims of sexual violence, in addition to contributing to the prevention of new cases and to the reduction of the effects that such an act could have on the life of that population.

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