Sexual Assault
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Sexual assault is any sexual activity to which you haven’t freely given your consent. This includes completed or attempted sex acts that are against your will. Sometimes it can involve a victim who is unable to consent. It also includes abusive sexual contact. It can happen to men, women or children.
The attacker can be anyone - a current or former partner, a family member, a person in position of power or trust, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.
Sexual assault can affect your health in many ways. It can lead to long-term health and emotional problems. It is important to seek help if you have been assaulted. First, get to a safe place. Then dial 911 or go to a hospital for medical care. You may want to have counseling to deal with your feelings. The most important thing to know is that the assault was not your fault.
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Sexual Assault: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Patients who come to the ED after sexual assault present several challenges to the physician. The patient may be ashamed and unwilling to give a clear history of the assault, at precisely the time when such ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Patients who come to the ED after sexual assault present several challenges to the physician. More on sexual assault. http://bit.ly/aK5PCS
Safe Haven Lacking For Sexually Assaulted LGBTQ Victims
medicalnewstoday.com — “Being a victim of sexual assault and seeking help is difficult for anyone, but when the victim is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) the thought of reporting a crime may well” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Safe Haven Lacking For Sexually Assaulted LGBTQ Victims: Being a victim of sexual assault and seeking help is di.. http://bit.ly/5gvmX
The Buchtelite - Sexual assault: a cause for concern on college campuses
buchtelite.com — “The Buchtelite - Sexual assault: a cause for concern on college campuses” View full resource at buchtelite.com
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Sexual assault: a cause for concern on college campuses: Sexual assault and harassment on university and college... http://bit.ly/jnTzNM
Sexual Abuse of Males: Sexually Assaulted Males Need Support
sexual-abuse.suite101.com — “One in six boys is sexually abused before age 16. Males are further damaged by society's reluctance to accept their victimization and they tend to internalize their pain.” View full resource at sexual-abuse.suite101.com
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Sexual Abuse of Males: One in six boys is sexually abused before age 16. Males are further damaged by society's re... http://bit.ly/bDMsLp
Kids sexually assaulted at psychiatric hospitals, reports say - chicagotribune.com
chicagotribune.com — “The Chicago Tribune identified at least 18 cases of reported rape or sexual abuse at some of the area's most prominent psychiatric hospitals.” View full resource at chicagotribune.com
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Reports: Kids sexually assaulted at psychiatric hospitals http://bit.ly/dpveYt
Mental Disorder Linked To Sexual Assault, Violence | ThirdAge
thirdage.com — “Women are more likely to develop a mental disorder if they have been victims of rape, sexual assault, stalking, or intimate-partner violence, reports Health.com.” View full resource at thirdage.com
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Mental Disorder Linked To Sexual Assault, Violence http://bit.ly/r774q2
Is the Menstrual Cycle Linked to the Timing of Sexual Assaults? | Psychology Today
pt5.psychologytoday.com — “Is ovulation a dangerous time for sexual assaults? By Gad Saad, Ph.D....” View full resource at pt5.psychologytoday.com
Most Recently Shared on July 28, 2011 at 2:20 pm By:
Jafri Malin Abdullah Doctor, Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Physician, and PhD
Is the Menstrual Cycle Linked to the Timing of Sexual Assaults? | Psychology Today http://t.co/0TEMUW2
TSA Screenings Worry Sexual-Assault Survivors - Newsweek
newsweek.com — “TSA Screenings Worry Sexual-Assault Survivors - Newsweek” View full resource at newsweek.com
Most Recently Shared on November 18, 2010 at 3:50 pm By:
Health Literacy Medical School
For Survivors of Sexual Assault, New #TSA Screenings Represent a Threat http://ht.ly/3bCvO
Police Investigating UGA Sexual Assaults - News Story - WSB Atlanta
wsbtv.com — “Police Investigating UGA Sexual Assaults - News Story - WSB Atlanta” View full resource at wsbtv.com
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Police Investigating UGA Sexual Assaults: ATHENS, Ga. -- Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating whether the... http://bit.ly/drIGr5
NHS task force tackles sexual assaults | News | Nursing Times
nursingtimes.net — “Health professionals are being polled on how to improve services the NHS provides for women and girls who have suffered from violence and sexual assault.” View full resource at nursingtimes.net
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News: NHS task force tackles sexual assaults http://bit.ly/3JnWoQ
Help After Being Sexually Assaulted -Raped - HealthyPlace
healthyplace.com — “Find out what to do after being sexually assaulted and where sexual assault victims can turn for help.” View full resource at healthyplace.com
Most Recently Shared on June 27, 2011 at 4:31 pm By:
Getting Help If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted - Raped http://bit.ly/lTShHR #rape #sexualassault #abuse #trauma #mentalhealth #mhsm
Leola man jailed up to 20 years for sexually assaulting girl - News
lancasteronline.com — “A Lancaster County judge berated a Leola man Thursday while sentencing him to state prison for up to 20 years for repeated sexual assaults against a girl with mental-health issues.” View full resource at lancasteronline.com
Most Recently Shared on June 3, 2011 at 6:45 pm By:
Peter H Brown Psychologist and Doctor
Leola man jailed up to 20 years for sexually assaulting girl http://bit.ly/jcYVvW #aspergers #autism
Want To Prevent Abuse And Sexual Assault? Create An App For That - Technology - GOOD
good.is — “Rather than blaming the victim, the government is creating an app against sexual abuse.” View full resource at good.is
Most Recently Shared on July 16, 2011 at 5:40 am By:
Health Literacy Medical School
Want to Prevent Abuse & Sexual Assault? Create An App For That http://ht.ly/5FPAF
Safe Haven Lacking For Sexually Assaulted LGBTQ Victims | Psydir News
news.psydir.com — “Being a victim of sexual assault and seeking help is difficult for anyone, but when the victim is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) the thought of reporting a crime may well be laced with added layers of uncertainty and mistrust, according to a study in Oregon.” View full resource at news.psydir.com
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Safe Haven Lacking For Sexually Assaulted LGBTQ Victims http://ow.ly/15L9Sq
Sexual assaults of youth alleged at Chicago psychiatric hospital - chicagotribune.com
healthcare.tweetmeme.com — “All the news on healthcare” View full resource at healthcare.tweetmeme.com
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Sexual assaults of youth alleged at Chicago psychiatric hospital - chicagotribune.. http://bit.ly/l2eSJd (via @chentiffy)
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