...Sexual Assault Carolyn Sealy American Military University SOCI 404 Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a serious crime that is growing in the United States. Sexual assault affects everyone. This paper will address how sexual assault relates to the course in regards to socialization, the media, health, religion, deviance, family, and the workplace. I will pursue a critical analysis of this topic by researching statistics associated with the number of men and women who have been assaulted. I will also take a look at how society reacts to sexual assault from several angles. Reactions will be noted by men versus women as the perpetrator and men versus women as the victim. There are countless re that define, explain, and go into depth about sexual...
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...it comes to consent. Based on the scholarly articles that I have found so far, it has been revealed the true meaning of consent, and under what circumstances is it still considered as a sexual assault and when it is not. When a person is sexually assaulted, everything plays a very important role and it will overall come together to decide if it will be considered...
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...The effects of alcohol on date rape on college campuses Jessica Lynch Tarleton State University Abstract College is usually thought of as a time for pushing boundaries, experimenting, coming into ones own, learning, making new friends, learning to be independent, and becoming an adult. Unfortunately date rape has also become a part of the college experience. It is a life shattering reality of many college students. Date rape does not conform to the normal idea of rape. The perpetrator is usually an acquaintance and the rape takes place in a semi-public place, like a party or dorm room. Alcohol is almost always involved in date rape. Rape is never the victim’s fault but there are steps that can be taken to help prevent it. The effects of alcohol on date rape on college campuses College is supposed to be a time of learning, fun, making new friends, discovering one’s self, partying, and dating. Unfortunately, college becomes a nightmare for some women when partying and dating are combined. Date rape has become very common amongst university students. It is important to understand what date rape is, how alcohol affects the rapist and the victim in date rape, and how it can be prevented. What is date rape? Rape is usually thought of as something that happens to other people, done by a stranger in a dark alley or during a home invasion; however, that is not usually the case. In fact, forty-seven percent of rapists are a friend or acquaintance of the victim. According to the Federal...
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...This essay will examine the topic of sexual assault on University campus. Firstly, the legal definition of sexual assault is that it is an offense to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat. This essay will examine the sociological research conducted on the topic of sexual assault on University campus, and there have been a number of identified reasons in being sexually assaulted. Reasons that were discovered include the way an individual presented themselves, the intake or abuse of alcohol, and being placed in an abusive relationship. Furthermore, researchers have investigated these topics and discovered the need for programs to help victims of sexual assault due to the long- term effects it has on an individual. With the initiation of these programs, the hope is to help victims move forward in their lives. The articles that were discovered and expressed these three main points about sexual assault on University campus, the main general question was why? Why was this being done and why were the reported incidences so high for women as opposed to men? Researchers gathered victims of sexual assault on University campus as well as victims of sexual assault not necessarily on a University campus. A theory was proposed called the Routine Activities Theory. This theory portrayed that the reason this act was done to females was because of the way they dressed, the types of social gatherings they went to and what they did...
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...excuses or tolerates sexual violence. This is widely seen on college campuses across the United States of America. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that proscribes discrimination on the substratum of sex, which can includes sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding (ACLU, 2015). However this public policy is inconsistent in some ways. In order to make it more...
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.... What is sexual assault? Sexual Assault is a crime. Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Consent should not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Additionally, consent is not given when a person uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (e.g., unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commits these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age of victim.* Other sex-related offenses are defined as all other sexual acts or acts in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that do not meet the above definition of sexual assault, or the definition of sexual harassment as promulgated in DoD Directive 1350.2, Department of Defense Military Equal Opportunity, para E2.1.15. For the specific articles of sexual assault offenses under the UCMJ, see the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM). (*Reference- the DoD definition for sexual assault and other sex-related offenses for all training and education purposes). 2. What is the difference between sexual assault and sexual harassment? Sexual assault and sexual harassment are not the same, although they are related to each other. ...
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...Understanding the Effects of Sexual Trauma Julie Johnson Liberty University Crisis Counseling 302-B04 March 8, 2015 Abstract Rape and sexual trauma are not just physical violations, but also violations of mental and emotional well-being that leaves the victim with a lifetime of emotional distress. Victims of sexual trauma are often left with devastating consequences that affect the physical, psychological, social and even financial part of their lives. Because the rate of sexual violence continues to increase, researchers study the side effects extensively. Adverse effects of sexual violence are individualized and very diverse, leaving victims with a broad range of impacts. This paper will define what sexual trauma is and the devastating effects it can leave on the lives of the survivors. It will cover different variables such as the psychological impact of the immediate, short term and long term as well as the physical, social, and financial effects of childhood and adult sexual trauma. This paper will hope to promote further discussions on the effects of sexual trauma left on the lives of the victim as to help any individuals and organizations that might work with the victims of such violent acts. The analysis of this report would aim to support individuals working with victims in the recovery process of sexual trauma from family support, spiritual support, and the counseling process. Understanding the Effects of Sexual Trauma According to Basile & Saltzman...
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...Sexual violence is a major social and public health problem on many college campuses across the United States and many other countries. Sexual violence encompasses many different aspects of sexual deviancy but sexual violence is typically considered to be sexual assault or rape. Sexual assault and rape have affected men and women alike. However, the vast majority of sexual violence victims are women with men being the perpetrators. Women on college campuses have a higher chance of becoming a victim of sexual assault then other women. Rape is defined as penetration or attempted penetration of sexual organs, but sexual assault is a much broader term. Sexual assault includes; completed or attempted penetration, abusive sexual contact without...
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...still in debate today. It is in general defined as to force someone to engage in sexual intercourse by using threats or violence. More specifically and legally the definition of rape can be defined as “the commission of unlawful sexual intercourse or unlawful sexual intrusion.” Not only is it’s definition ever changing but it also varies from state to state. This of course causes some problems in the grey areas as to what constitutes as rape. Most states have decided to label rape as sexual assault and sexual assault is split up into categories known as degrees. Defined by the California penal code (261) rape is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person not the spouse of the perpetrator, under any of the listed circumstances. When a person is not capable of giving legal consent due to a mental disorder, developmental disability, or a physical disability. And when sexual intercourse is accomplished against someone's will by force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of bodily damage on the person or another....
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...Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training – 071F6888/Version A OCS class number 6888 01 December 2006 (published on AKO SME KCC 19 Oct 07) TSP listed hours – 2 hours Additional Files: 1. 071F6888 PPT Army Sexual Assault Prevention 2. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO1) 3. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO2) 4. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO3) 5. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO4) 6. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO5) 7. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO7) 8. 071F6888 (Army Sexual Assault and Prevention, HO8) 9. 071F6888 Material Reference DOD 10301 Victim and Witness Assistance General Synopsis: This is a very thorough TSP with several good student handouts. There is a significant amount of information in the TSP that instructors must present that is not on slides (i.e. definitions, etc.) Recommendation: Possibly seek assistance from the Regiment and state EO/SA officers. Issues: - Student handout numbering is inconsistent within the TSP and with the provided handout, specifically: 1. There is no handout 6 provided. 2. In the initial Instructor Guidance SH-7 (Resources for Sexual Assault Victims) and SH-8 (Sexual Assault Tip Card) are referenced. From the provided files, SH-7 is the Sexual Assault Tip Card; SH-8 is Sexual Assault Scenario’s. A note for the Instructional Lead-in of ELO H lists SH-6 as the...
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...RAINN: The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. One of “America’s 100 Best Charities" —Worth magazine Get HelpNational Sexual Assault Hotline Online Hotline Find a Local Counseling Center Help a Loved One Learn More About Sexual Assault International Resources Military - DoD Safe Helpline Get InfoStatistics Reporting Reducing your Risk Types of Sexual Violence Effects of Sexual Assault Aftermath of Sexual Assault Recovering from Sexual Assault Policy State Resources Links Computer Safety Get InvolvedVolunteer for RAINN Student Activism Speakers Bureau Support RAINN Improve Public Policy RAINN Day DonateDonate Now Ways To Give Where Your Money Goes Raise Money for RAINN Shop Supporter Testimonials Refund Policy News RoomStatistics Multimedia News Press Releases Press Kit Speakers and Experts Newsletter About UsContact Us Leadership And Governance Local Affiliates Partners Prevention And Education Public Policy Victims Services Work at RAINN Intern at RAINN Mission Statement PolicyLaws In Your State Top Priorities in Congress RAINN Action Center Court Decisions Issue Backgrounders Capitol Hill Crime Fighters Federal Laws Home Confidentiality Laws N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8-53.12 Type of Privilege: Qualified by statute. Privilege: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8-53.12(b) •No agent of a center shall be required to disclose any information which the agent acquired...
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...The article is entitled “How Prevalent Is Campus Sexual Assault in the United States,” written by Lisa Fedina, Jennifer Lynne Holmes, and Bethany Backes. It was published by the National Institute of Justice, Journal No. 277, on June 3rd, 2016. By applying the techniques of the analytical reading process, I was able effectively read, and understand the genre of the article (Kaplan University, 2015). I could identify the audience, and purpose of the article by utilizing the skills I have acquired from the Writing Center. The article speaks particularly to an audience of college students to raise awareness, intervene, and to inform them of the statistical fact of prevalent sexual assault on school grounds. The authors used expository writing...
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...in 5 report it (RAINN). Campus sexual assault is, thanks to the media, something we have all become painfully and unfortunately more familiar with than we would like to be. We hear the more publicized cases, where girls are unwillingly stripped of their clothes and left crying in fetal position in the top floor bedroom of a frat house The perpetrator was a straight-A student, a seemingly nice, upper-class boy who got a scholarship to the university, who was planning on pledging a fraternity, who could never do something like this. The narrative...
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...world full of brainless and selfish idiots who dare to walk around the Earth with their despicable and heart-wrenching secrets. From their exterior, they’re perceived as a completely innocent individual that everyone adores or even enjoys to associate with these megalomaniac buffoons. Any human with common sense should know that “consent” is an essential factor that should be considered in any two-party decisions. When a person is forcefully engaged in an unwanted sexual act that is sexual harassment or rape depending on the circumstance. Statistically, 68% of sexual assaults are not reported since 2010. Who knows if those percentages are higher than the average? The funny thing is that we will never know because no one cares in our society! Specifically, let’s talk about rape victims. The definition of rape according to the Oxford dictionary is, “The crime, typically committed by a man, of forcing another person to have sexual intercourse with the offender against their will”. There we have it folks, a definition to engrave in your growing brains. Knowledge is power! Once a rape case is filed, it is automatically assumed that the victim is to blame. Of course, being held against your will is definitely the victim’s fault, right? What about the perpetrator? Is he/she also against their will to put another human against theirs as well? Forget it, it’s most definitely not the perpetrator’s fault. You may ask, “Oh no, how are we capable to fix this injustice?”, well look no...
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...highest nation for reported sexual assault. (15%) * We need to focus on the messages that men are getting and about how they relate to women. We also need to focus on what messaging men are getting about women and about what kind of women get raped. We are in need of a cultural shift. It is time we remove the shame and the stigma associated with sexual assault. It’s not uncommon for victims of sexual assault to be allocated a level of responsibility. Questions such as; “What were you wearing? Was it appropriate” “What did you say to them (the attacker)?” “How much had you had to drink?” can be asked in response to asexual assault report. We don’t apportion blame to victims of murder or robbery. Maybe an old world order exists where it is acceptable to blame a victim, creating a level of shame that somehow lessens the true reality of the crime. In a court of law, a prosecutor has the right to lay the victim’s past sexual history out on the table, like a couple of fun facts. As such, by introducing evidence that the victim is, for example, sexually "promiscuous", this may cause the jury to believe the he/she was likely to have been consenting to the sexual encounter under examination in the trial as well. That is, the defense counsel falsely uses such "evidence" to construct consent where there otherwise was none. As a result, sexual assault victims have labeled the criminal trial process as akin to a "second rape", as their behaviour and sexual history, rather than the defendant's...
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