However, what is a surprise is that the judge, Randy Stoker, was quoted as saying “this is not a rape case”. According to the uniform crime reports (UCR) by the FBI, this case should fall under the part I crime of forcible rape under the new 2012 definition which goes as follows: “the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another…
In modern times women are looking to make money using their bodies when they're young, little do they know how it will affect them as they get older. There are two main types of prostitution, the first are girls who are willing to throw it all out there for money. On the other hand, you have girls who get abducted at a young age and are sold in to prostitution. Both can affect a person psychologically, physcally, and emotionally. Many young girls who go commercial prostitution are often affected…
Furthermore, sexual victimization is commonly associated with a wide range of short and long-term physiological consequences. According to national surveys, one in six women will experience attempted or completed rape at some time throughout their life. Despite the resources available to victims such as rape kits, RAINN, crisis support, and counseling, our judicial system continually places blame on the victims since they brought this unfortunate consequence upon themselves. Due to this, in the…
Sex Trafficking is a growing international issue facing societies across the globe. Although awareness is growing, the problem is not getting better and many people do not realize how seriously it needs to be taken. The movie, Sold, gives insight into one girl’s experience of being trapped in modern day slavery. Through personal tactics of coping with the torture, this young girl found herself in a whole new world. Being forced into sexual acts requires immense amounts of mental and…
How to assess and identify the victim of sexual abuse. In the United States, sexual abuse is one of the widespread problem. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2010) report, in 2008 there were more than 70,000 children were victims of sexual abuse. Furthermore, children below the age of 18 years, 25% girls and 16% of boys are sexually abused. Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP) will most likely encounter sexually abused children in their practice. A competent medical…
Rebekah Stevens Professor Asma Abdel Halim 22 April 2015 Women’s Gender Studies Sex and the military It happens everywhere. A new military base is started and suddenly, there is a significant increase in the number of women living in the surrounding city. The sun goes down and the neon lights come on. Music plays and dancing begins. The prostitution industry thrives during this time, but unfortunately, not all of these prostitutes choose such a life. Often times, women are forced to work,…
For the psychoeducation component, survivors learn that their symptoms are common reactions to trauma. The focus of the sessions are on the survivor's own reactions to trauma, such as guilt and anger. In addition, other reactions are addressed, such as depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, disruptions in relationships, sexual problems, and shame associated with the assault. The exposure component consists primarily of prolonged, repeated exposure to the traumatic memory and repeated in vivo…
It is reported that one in five women and one in 71 men have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Being a victim of sexual assault is one of the most traumatic types of criminal acts against a person. Victims find it difficult to discuss being a victim and it is important that victim resources be available for them. For many victims the trauma is greater than a physical attack but an emotional and spiritual attack on a person. It is important for investigators and higher…
predatory drug is a term used to identify drugs that can be used to facilitate sexual assault. Some predatory drugs are GHB, Rohypnol, and ketamine. Predatory drugs are used to drug others. Most of the time that these drugs are used are to drug a person that does not know it’s happening so they can do bad things to that person. GHB can cause many medical problems and in some cases death. GHB can put people that use it in a coma or they can have seizures. GHB is normally known to be used by some…
On Date Rape is an essay written by American social critic Camille Paglia, which addresses what she believes to be the reality of rape at universities. Ignoring the controversy behind this essay, there are other significant problems with the writing. Pagila wrote a total of five short paragraphs in order to create this essay, yet not any of them are free of errors in reasoning. Otherwise known as logical fallacies, these errors in reasoning undermine the majority of the supporting factors and…