Apr 11, 2023 · Sexual assault is a widespread issue in the United States, with nearly 325,000 people experiencing rape or sexual assault in 2021, according to the Bureau of Justice …
he/she serves. This becomes critical when the offense involves sexual assault. Unlike other criminal acts, sexual assault may cause lasting emotional scars. The skill and sensitivity of the …
sexual assault cases. 2. Sexual assault responders should use a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach when engaging with victims of sexual assault. 3. Agencies should …
sexual abuse appears to contribute to later juvenile sex offending (Lambie et al., 2002), but most sexual abuse victims do not become sex offenders in adolescence or adulthood (Widom and …
Further papers focus on arguments for and against the impacts on sexual violence of the castration of sex offenders, community notification laws, sexual predator laws, and gender …
Since 2001, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) has worked to strengthen sexual assault victims' right to privacy by developing and providing training …
This study was conducted to further delineate the relationship between pornography and sexual violence against women. Data about women’s experiences of sexual violence and their …
Sexual assault can result in physical trauma and significant mental anguish and suffering for victims. Victims may be reluctant, however, to report the assault to law enforcement and to …