Why are child victims of sexual abuse at greater risk of HIV/AIDS than adults?
Statics’ have showed that across the world with the custom of young children, especially girls under the age of 15 and being sexually active with older partners could be subjected to HIV or sexual violence. It is known fact that with the lower of age of first time sec can lead to a higher the lifetime of contracting HIV infection. Although it is also said that women who have HIV and gives vaginal birth can pass on to the baby without the child being subjected with sex. It is really sad to see how cruel our world can actually be and children are the innocent victims of evil adults to prey on children. With that being said, children who are often sexually abused are likely to have HIV, exchanged …show more content…
Although I have seen how evil people in general can be, once they find out information about the person. A lot of the times when this happens, people with HIV are vulnerable and often are discriminated against. People with this disease feel isolated, limited access to community. That’s when the Human Rights Act kicks in. Yes, there are preventable steps to not contract it, but you should also be respectful …show more content…
They should know the victims’ rights and needs and provide core services to victims of crime. Each victim should be encouraged to contact the provider’s to discuss any concerns. Many victims fear in being exposed to HIV are reluctant to be tested due to the fear of knowing the results. If the victims know that the person who assaulted may or may not have the virus could have a negative impact on the victims emotional state. Even though a lot of states have legislated mandatory testing of convicted offenders, not all have provided for immediate testing or automatic notification to the
Statics’ have showed that across the world with the custom of young children, especially girls under the age of 15 and being sexually active with older partners could be subjected to HIV or sexual violence. It is known fact that with the lower of age of first time sec can lead to a higher the lifetime of contracting HIV infection. Although it is also said that women who have HIV and gives vaginal birth can pass on to the baby without the child being subjected with sex. It is really sad to see how cruel our world can actually be and children are the innocent victims of evil adults to prey on children. With that being said, children who are often sexually abused are likely to have HIV, exchanged …show more content…
Although I have seen how evil people in general can be, once they find out information about the person. A lot of the times when this happens, people with HIV are vulnerable and often are discriminated against. People with this disease feel isolated, limited access to community. That’s when the Human Rights Act kicks in. Yes, there are preventable steps to not contract it, but you should also be respectful …show more content…
They should know the victims’ rights and needs and provide core services to victims of crime. Each victim should be encouraged to contact the provider’s to discuss any concerns. Many victims fear in being exposed to HIV are reluctant to be tested due to the fear of knowing the results. If the victims know that the person who assaulted may or may not have the virus could have a negative impact on the victims emotional state. Even though a lot of states have legislated mandatory testing of convicted offenders, not all have provided for immediate testing or automatic notification to the