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___ unwanted sexual contact before age 18
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25%
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Most assults committed by...
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acquaintance of the victim
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Reactions to sexual assault - male and female
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PTSD
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Rape is a crime of...
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power, violence and sexuality.
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Victims of rape - characteristics
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Learned helplessness, acting out, poor peer relationships, confusion btwn love, sex and affection
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Offenders in incestuous families...
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were often victims of abuse themselves.
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When do consequences of assault manifest?
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3 weeks
Extreme fear, anxiety, depression, exhaustion and restlessness. |
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Pain felt by victims
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Chronic vaginal, pelvic and abdominal pain is common.
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Myths
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Rape only happens to women
Resistance always prevents rape “Nice girls” don’t get raped “No” doesn’t really mean no Pregnancy can’t happen without consensual sex “She asked for it” - clothing or behavior of the victim justifies sexual assault |
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Theories that rapists have
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Women are dangerous
Women are sex objects Male sex drive is uncontrollable Men are entitled to sex World is dangerous |
