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    Sexual assault, one of the most horrendous crimes one can endure in their lifetime. Yet many do experience the excruciating victimization, particularly women. At one point it time, without knowing it, a person will have met someone who has been a victim of sexual assault. With the rates consistently increasing, many assaults will go unknown to law enforcement as many women are afraid to come forward as they fear little will be done to help them. Sexual assault does not end after the assault; it…

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    Sexual Assault Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual activity that occurs without clear consent from both individuals. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault. No one has the right to have sexual contact with you without your consent. Various forms of sexual assault include: • Rape. Sexual assault is called rape if penetration has occurred (vaginal, oral, or anal). • Incest. • Human sexual trafficking. • Unwanted touching. • Sexual harassment. • Any form of sexual…

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    Society should do more to protect and support victims of sexual assault. There is a large stigma surrounding. The victims’ fear of facing back-lash, slander and uncomfortable interviews by the police making them retell their trauma which can be traumatic for them. In most cases, the victims know who assaulted them. They fear that the perpetrator will harm them even more if they were to go to the police. This is one of the many reasons why sexual assault goes unreported. The perp is violent, the…

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    uncovering how student on student sexual assault occurs is to identify what sexual assault is. Sexual assault can be described widely to from forced and unwanted sexual activity, that can also include kissing, groping and exhibitionism. Research shows correlations between attitude, opinions and perceptions of sexual assaults on campus and observations of the policies enforced on campus (Streng and Kamimura, 2016). The features projected for student understanding of sexual assault policy…

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    as the belittling of the emotional impact of sexual assault. In fact this controversial article has been used in court cases by defense lawyers attempting to minimize the crime. Groups and organizations are also advocating for age of consent reform in which their goal is to decriminalize sexual activity between adults and minors. This article is helping them do so. That’s why in 1999 the House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring that sexual relations between an adult and child is…

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    Sexual assault in Argentina is considered a matter of serious concern which frequently engenders a great deal of heated debate. It is widely claimed that the number of sexual crimes against women has proliferated over the last few years. It is the aim of this essay to examine the factors that might increase the risk of sexual offences against women in order to try to find possible solutions to stop rising rate of sexual crimes. From a cultural point of view, schools and parents should teach…

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    Sexual Assault: A Cry For Help Sexual assault is a cry for help. There are people that walk this earth that has been sexually assaulted, and you wouldn 't even know it. Speak up America. Victims aren 't just women, no it extends to children and men. Victims keep silence because they are afraid of the outcome, and some that do speak out die because that didn 't obey orders. It 's time to speak up and out people. Sexual assault exist because it is important that people know the signs…

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    The history of sexual assault in the Air Force did not begin when women were allowed in the military or when women started working alongside men. Cases of male on male assault have been traced back to the beginning of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps in 1775. Many cases never go reported and many stories have been forced to be kept a secret because of the rank and power of the alleged perpetrators. Sexual assault and harassment has always been a military issue; it was…

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    Court Proceeding of Sexual Assault Analysis London England in the 18th century shifted from the influence of church teachings to the development of a secular impact on societal norms . This shift in perspectives altered people’s views of sexual assault, also influenced by a new understanding of both male and female roles in reproduction. This paper analyzes the court proceedings of Richard Smith and Elizabeth Treadway on the account of sexual assault. This analysis explores first the context…

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    violence and sexual assault are eradicated for good, the perpetrators of these deplorable acts will continue to cause unspeakable harm as Evil’s welcomed ambassadors and Tyranny’s strongest ally.” ― Sahar Abdulaziz, The Broken Half. Sexual assault is detrimental to a victim’s mental health, health, and their life. But what is sexual assault? It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person’s sex. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual…

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