Cultural & Global Issues

Sexual Assault: Problem and Solutions

Abstract:

Many sex offenders do not have charges placed against them out of fear from the victim. Providing a sexual health education helps to prevent sexual violence.

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jGirls Magazine

Author:

Ruby Rosenblatt

Facts Everyone Should Know About Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, & Stalking

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View this graphic to understand the prevalence of sexual violence in both women and men. Instances of sexual violence are broken down by age and gender including intimate partner violence and stalking.

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The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

What is Sexual Violence

Abstract:

This video defines sexual violence and how often it occurs with women and men.

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CDC

Published:

2/1/2018

Violence Prevention

Abstract:

This article from the CDC provides an overview of sexual violence. Statistics on how often violent acts occur and the amount of people exposed to sexual violence is shared in this article as well as solutions on how to stop sexual violence.

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

A majority of Americans now say that sexual harassment is a “serious problem”

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There is an increase in the amount of Americans who believe sexual harassment in the work place is a serious problem. Protecting women in the workplace from male predators is unlikely to happen as men rarely experience consequences.

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The Washington Post *Limited Access

Author:

Caitlin Gibson and Emily Guskin

Published:

10/17/2017

Prison Rape Allegations Are on the Rise

Abstract:

Prison rape has transitioned from being a joked about topic to reality. Victims of sexual abuse are afraid to report their abusers. This has caused a decrease in cases reported.

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The Marshall Project

Author:

Alysia Santo

Published:

7/25/2018

National & Civic Issues

Sick, Dying and Raped in America’s Nursing Homes

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Sexual violence takes place with one of our most vulnerable populations, the elderly. Nursing homes have become a location for sexual violence where the elderly are raped by their caregivers. *Sensitive Content

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CNN

Author:

Blake Ellis and Melanie Hicken

Published:

2/22/2017

Report: Solutions to Stop Sexual Violence Against Children

Abstract:

Sexual violence against children leaves lasting health impacts. There are a few interventions that can be implemented to protect minors.

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NPR

Author:

Susan Brink

Published:

11/19/2019