...The term assault is defined as the act of making a physical attack on a person. A sexual assault is defined as any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Sexual assault is a personal and destructive crime that leaves psychological effects on its victims. The individual responses will be different depending on the circumstances but in majority of the cases traumatic experiences may occur. Father daughter incest can cause the teenage girl to experience depression. Recognizing depression can be a challenge at times because its symptoms can easily be attributed to other causes. Depression becomes something more than just normal feelings of sadness when the symptoms last for more than two weeks. The symptoms of depression includes: Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells, significant change in weight or appetite, loss of energy or persistent fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt,...
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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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...Male Sexual Assault Victimology Sexual assault is a traumatic event that can happen to anybody causing long term effect on the individual. Most studies focus on female victimization, while there is little information regarding on an adult male victim of sexual assault. Society portrays male rape as a taboo or improbable because of the stereotype of males.This research paper would focus on the misconception of male sexual assault and if the victim seeks or provided aid. Male victim’s sexual orientation and offenders’ gender should not be a factor of avoiding the acceptance of male sexual assault victims. Male victims are less likely to report sexual assault than female victims. Many believe that they should have been strong enough to fight...
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...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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...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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...This paper addresses the gender gap disparity between levels of fear of crime. Researcher Diedrik Cops, introduces the “fear of crime paradox,” in which those groups that reported the highest levels of fear (women and elderly), in reality have a lower risk of actually being victimized (Cops, 2010). Research taken from National Victimization Surveys (NCVS) indicated in Crime and Criminals, explains that crimes typically occur intraracially, meaning between races and the characteristics of victims tend to male; young (between the ages of twelve and twenty-four); and more likely to be African American than white; more likely to be Hispanic than non-Hispanic (Crime and Criminals, 44). Researchers Kathleen Fox, Mat Nobles, and Alex Piquero, use...
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...protect members of the public and children to be specific who were often victims of sexual assault. This law has had its ups and down, for instance,...
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...handle combat stress as well as men (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/08/women-combat-stress_n_873381.html). It is the purpose of this paper to show that psychologically women do not handle combat stress as well as men. Through research I will show that women have a higher chance of suffering from Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and have increased risk of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The definition of MST used by the VA is given by U.S. Code (1720D of Title 38). It is “psychological trauma, which in the judgment of the VA mental health professional, resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment which occurred while the Veteran was serving on active duty or active duty for training.” Sexual harassment is further defined as “repeated, unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature which is threatening in character.” In more concrete terms, MST includes any sexual activity where you are involved against your will (http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/military-sexual-trauma-general.asp ). PTSD as covered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs can occur after a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something terrible and scary that you see, hear about, or that happens to you like combat exposure, child sexual or physical abuse, sexual or physical assault, terrorist attack, serious accidents like a car wreck, or a natural disaster. (http://www/ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/what-is-ptsd.asp) Are...
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...Abstract Although sexual abuse is recognized as a serious violation of human well-being and of the law, no community has yet developed the mechanisms that ensure none of their youth will be sexually abused. Child sexual abuse is, sadly, an international problem of great magnitude that can affect children of all ages, sexes, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic classes. Upon invitation, this current publication aims at providing a brief overview of a few lessons we have learned from child sexual abuse research as to heighten awareness of mental health professionals on this utmost important and widespread social problem. This overview will focus on different kinds of sexual abuse throughout my paper. Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Review; Prevalence; Mental health outcomes; Prevention Sign up to receive new article alerts from Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental HealthSign up Sexual abuse remains a challenging topic which can be difficult to talk about. Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do. Sexual abuse can be listed in different categories such as child abuse and rape. Studies show that Florida, Ohio, California and Kentucky have the highest percent of child abuse and rape. There is still a lot we don’t know about the extent of people being abused. Sexual abuse is the most harmful and immoral criminal act, many children have been abused by their close relatives, and most...
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...Abstract In this paper I will be talking about the Chandlers police department sex crime unit. The history will be mentioned as well as the people that made a difference within the department. Also, I will be talking about the sex crime unit itself and the responsibilities that the detectives have. The sex offender notification program that they are in charge of will also be mentioned as well as the crimes against adults and the crimes against children that the detectives are responsible for. This paper will also define what sex crimes are and give several examples of different types of sex crimes. The sex crimes that are assigned to Chandlers Sex Crime Unit will also be said. Chandlers Police has conducted some investigation in sex crime cases and a couple of these will be motioned in this paper. I will describe some charts and statistics that I have found like rate and of crime in Chandler for crimes like rape, murder, and violent crimes. Chandler Police Sex Crime Unit The Chandler Police Department in Arizona is known to be one of the best police stations in the state. In November of 1914, Charles M. Beckham was elected as one of the first Constables. In 1923, the first City Hall was built and it was the new home for the Police Force/Jail, the Mayor’s office, City Clerk’s office, City Council Chambers and the Magistrate and his courtroom, (Health, 2005). During the 1970s, the second Police/Court facility was built and the Police and Fire Department were...
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...SUB-THEME-VIOLENCE AGAINST GIRL CHILD TITLE- CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIA: A SOCIO-LEGAL ISSUES ISHA KANSAL STUDENT OF B.A.LL.B. (4th SEMESTER) DISHA LAW COLLEGE RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH ADDRESS OF AUTHOR- Mr. Neeraj Kansal B-18/15, Sec-3 Udya society, Tatibandh Raipur (C.G.), 492001 meetishakansal@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY OF AUTHOR I am Isha Kansal, I have completed my schooling from Gyan Ganga Educational Academy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. I am currently pursuing B.A.LL.B. (4th semester) from Disha Law College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. I have done my internships in NGO, Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and Chhattisgarh High Court. ABSTRACT Child Sexual Abuse or child molestation is a form of child abuse in which any person uses a child for sexual stimulation. Child Sexual Abuse can be of many kinds like touching in private parts, taking obscene photos, showing child pornography picture to child etc. In India, sexual abuse against girl child has added fuel to the fire and it had made its place in one of the hot topic for debate and research in India. In Delhi, a girl aged 5 years was brutally raped by 2 men and she was left in the bushes with bleeding in her genital area. A girl who don’t know the meaning of rape is raped and due to the failure of our executive as well as judiciary...
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...Research Project Proposal & Annoted Bibliography Procedure: I. Guiding Questions: a. What topic/issue do you plan to research? “Trafficking in Women” b. Why did you choose this particular topic? Today, we can read and watch lots of news from the press about inequalities between men and women, the factors which shape women's choices and how they enter the trafficking situation. For this reason, I want to explore the factors that make women vulnerable to sex trafficking, and emphasize the value of being a women with the view how women should be equal as men in every part of life. c. What about this topic interests you? It is very abrasive that men see women as invaluable things and make money on their lives. As a woman, I never want to live my life like these women and I cannot be unconcerned with this injustice. d. Why is this topic important and how does this relate to the course content? This topic is related to our course’s content; directly women’s rights and generally human rights in the UDHR. e. What type of information do you hope to learn from this project? I supposed to learn about general terms of family structure, fundamental human rights about privacy, the aim of all abuses from the experiences, and the point of view about women’s value throughout world. I really wonder the focus-on this subject in world press, also I want to learn the punishment implementations and the legal precautions for trafficking in different countries...
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...Social Work 240 Kateri Ray Abstract This paper defines the “at risk population” of rape survivors in the United States. Sources for this paper were found through peer-reviewed academic papers and articles, websites for organizations that advocate for victims of sexual assault and rape, and legislative bills from the state of Idaho. This paper also seeks to define the social justice issues, legal and political issues, and advocation for these victims on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of society. Keywords: rape, rape victims, and advocating Social Justice for Rape Survivors, an “At Risk Population” and Ways of Advocating for Them Definition of the “at risk population”: The definition of rape and survivors of rape varies around the world and especially differs from state to state within the United States of America. In the advocacy community, victims of sexual assault are generally referred to as survivors because they have survived a horrible event. (Cazier, 2013) For the purpose of this paper and in keeping with that belief, I will also refer to these individuals as survivors. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) the general definition of rape in the United States is, “forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration. Penetration may be by a body part or object.” In order for the term rape is apply to all persons, male or female, RAINN defines it as, “forced sexual intercourse including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration...
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...I. Description of the Research Topic Sexual assault and rape culture have become a predominant issue around the world. Ranging from college campuses to small villages in Rwanda, women are being taken advantage of for the benefit of men. Sexual assault detrimentally affects women and their way of life. In the following paper, I will discuss political violence through sexual assault in two countries, The Democratic of Congo, and Darfur the region in Sudan; the statistics of sexual assault on college campuses in the United States; laws, policies, procedures, and human rights developed to address sexual assault and how they affect women; sexual violence in the workplace; and current events about sexual assault and the effect on women today. II....
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...Rorie Printup CRJU 3402 Research Plan Alcohol and Rape on College Campuses Statement of Interest Many studies look at rape and alcohol on college campuses separately, while others look at the effect that alcohol has on rape. It is estimated that one fifth to one fourth of all women experience a completed or attempted rape during their four to five year college career (McMahon 2010). Too many women are victimized on a daily basis on college campuses, a place people go to better themselves, all while believing they are safe. Reality is, rape can happen to any woman, at any time, on any campus. There are classes given on almost every campus about to how women should protect themselves from violent acts such as rape, but how many women actually attend? What are women’s actual perceptions on rape on campus? Are women aware of the risk of rape on campus? What effects does alcohol have on the chance of committing a rape, and what effects does it have on the probability of getting raped? The objective of the paper is to find out how much women really know about the chances of getting raped, the proper way to protect their selves from getting raped, and what effect drinking can have on rape. Literature Search on Galileo While conducting research for this project, EBSCOhost and ProQuest were used. Both databases were had many articles and journals pertaining to alcohol and rape on college campuses. The first database used through Galileo was EBSCOhost. When using EBSCOhost...
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