Articles related to "Sexual Assaults"

Survivors of sexual assault deal with more than the physical harm.

The rape kit is used to collect the necessary evidence to bring a case against a rapist.

Eating disorders can become a mechanism with which to cope with rape, incest - sexual assault issues. Eating disorders do not encourage healing from sexual abuse/trauma.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 15 percent of rape victims are under the age of 12.

The rates of reported child sexual abuse have risen five-fold since the late 1970s. Victims come from all social, ethnic and economic groups.

Healing after a sexual assault is not instantaneous-it is a lifelong process.

Introduce yourself to the Mulvaneys, witness their heart-wrenching story, meet unforgettable characters, and fall in love with a real family with real problems.

Certain sexualized behaviors can be warning signs of abuse in children.

Inexperience puts new college students at risk of injury, victimization, and rape. Simple steps to protect health, property, and self can help make college life safe.

Men falsely accused of rape destroy reputations. False allegations occur at an alarming rate. There is no justice for the false accusers.

Raymond Jessop, 38, a member of the FLDS church was convicted of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old ninth wife despite the fact that she refused to testify against him.

Victims of sexual assault should immediately report to the closest emergency room for a forensic examination. Timing is crucial for evidence collection & preservation.

The anti-rape movement did not have many victories until the second wave of feminism started in the 1960s and 1970s.

Marital rape is unwanted sexual acts by a spouse or common law partner that are committed against a person's will. These unwanted acts include any forced sexual behavior

The high rate of sexual harassment and assault in the U.S. Reserves contributes to depression, somatic symptoms, medical conditions, and a greater risk of PTSD.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help promote awareness, education, and activism in your kids by engaging them in activities suggested by the NSVRC.

Tens of thousands of children carry nightmares of sexual abuse they suffered into their adult years with little or no therapy to help them live an emotionally happy life.

When she was 19 years old, Megan Wyman was sexually assaulted. She can still remember the vivid details of the night she was raped.

Rape is not an act of love-it is an act of power.

Knowing about the different date rape drugs can help prevent assault.

In Spokane, Washington state prosecutors are trying to keep a man believed to have raped 53 women in state custody as mental patient.

Incest is often under reported due to fear, and few statistics exist.

Sexual assault is not just a woman's issue-men play a vital role in preventing violence against women.

Government report shows huge increases in incidents of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault on women .

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that capitol punishment cannot be used in cases of child rape when the victim survives. What does this decision mean?

Help teens protect themselves by making sure they know everything they need to know about these dangerous substances.

Carmen is not only one of the most controversial aspects of the game The Path, but she also seems to be the most popular of all the characters, especially for beginners.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 5th is National Alcohol Screening Day. Getting kids involved in prevention efforts is the key to keeping them alcohol free.

The moment your child discloses abuse your world becomes intensely surreal. Support for the child's family members is as vital as it is for the sexually abused child.

Rape on college campuses is a much more serious problem than many people realize. Here's what you should know about sexual assault and college campuses.

College is a stressful time, and depression is common among students. Here are some signs and symptoms that a college student is depressed.

Although it is easy, now, to find great deals for Valentine's Day, at times the magic of a new relationship disappears. For those less fortunate, a cycle of abuse begins.

The seach for Britain's Night Stalker ended with the arrest of a 52-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for over 100 sexual attacks and burglaries since 1990.

Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults.

The national crime rate continues to decline, but that's not the picture that appears in the news media.

Feminists have developed a consent model that goes beyond saying "no" and instead requires an enthusiastic "yes!" to avoid rape and celebrate consensual, pleasurable sex.

The new and evolving specialty of forensic nursing is growing across the world and offers opportunities for people with interests in both medicine and law.

In her new book, teen activist Dallas Jessup helps other kids realize that they have the power to bring about amazing changes in the world, and shows them how to do it.

Need a good reason to drink in moderation, or to not drink at all? Here are ten reasons why college students should not binge drink.

Forensic Nursing is a new and exciting specialty area of nursing that is still in its infancy. Find the right educational path from traditional to online programs.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named 18 new senators. Two: Patrick Brazeau, and Mike Duffy already face controversy.

The brutal assault of a dozing passenger while more than ten bystanders simply watched brings social psychology into the discussion of why these citizens didn't act.

Sunday, Sept. 13, four men were arrested for sexually assaulting and raping a Hofstra University student. Wednesday, Sept. 16, it was all found to be a lie.

Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend have been formally charged with first degree murder and sexual assault in the death of Meredith Kercher.

Binge drinking on college campuses can be a dangerous pastime. If you're going to drink, here are some important safety tips.

The first step in healing is that you've got to get rid of the blame. Rape is NOT your fault!

Teen Dallas Jessup wrote and produced a popular film teaching girls how to fight back against potential attackers with street fighting techniques.

Women who enlist in the US military and are deployed have a much higher risk of being raped or sexually assaulted than women in combat being killed.

This article takes a look into the different types of abuse such as: physical, sexual, emotional, economic, financial, passive, and spiritual abuse.

Abuse survivors need support, not blame, while they work through their experiences.