Those who have been effected by encountering sexual assaults and rape experience a wide range of physical and psychological harm. As reported by the National Crime Victimisation Survey (NCVS), around 25% of rape victims are subjected to external physical injuries during the attack. These injuries include bruises, black eyes and broken bones, as well as, several severe bodily harms. Moreover, a vast majority of rape victims suffer from other medical problems, such as pregnancy and sexual transmitted diseases (STD) (Vito, Maahs and Holmes, 2006: p. 281).
