Sexual Assault

Introduction Sexual violence and assault has been around for a long time. However, the discussion of this sore in society has been considered a taboo for a large portion of time that the violence has been in existence. However, in the recent past, people have become more open and ready to table the discussion of…

Sexual assault is a major health concern that affects millions of Americans. Sexual assault can mean different things to different people but the underlying principle is that, the act was unwanted (Hollier, 2016). The act could be anything ranging from unwanted touching, rape, fondling, attempted rape or making someone perform an unwanted sexual act (Munro-Kramer,…

 Introduction This paper will review the differences in sexual assault experiences between black women and white women in America. There are many factors that could influence the aftermath of sexual assault survivors such a culture, religion, socialization, and legal systems. From a clinical lens, looking closer at the disparities between the two races of women…

“Women are commonly warned about the dangers of living and traveling alone and the need to avoid unlit areas, but they are rarely told that the place they are most likely to be victimized is at home by their intimate partners.” (PAGE 3). Some women become victims in their own homes by their partners. Some…

In the past twenty years being a women in today’s society is becoming harder and harder. You used to be able to walk down the street alone at night and not worry about being followed, or being cat called. Now, in 2019, it is hard to even walk outside during the day, with a group,…

In the United States being sexually assaulted or have sexual violence done is usually by an acquaintance or family member. There is a difference between being sexually assaulted and sexual violence. Being sexually violated is penetration into the mouth, anal, or vagina. Sexually assaulted is attempted rape, and unwanted sexual contact. Within the united states…

Many perpetrators get away with sexual violence. RAINN states that, “Only 5 out of every 1000 perpetrators will end up in prison.” Some perpetrators aren’t held accountable because of who they are. Singer, song writer, and record producer, Robert Kelly, has had accusations against him for 2 decades.” When he was 27, he married Aaliyah,…

“A national study says one out of every four female college students will be the victim of a rape or attempted sexual assault.” This documentary provided the viewers with statistics on how many students report sexual assault as well as how many predators get punished for their crimes. The documentary also provided real-life stories of…

Each day we hear more and more about individuals who were victims of sexual assault here in America, women in particular. We are in a climate where this worldwide misfortune is being confronted by media and society alike. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted in…

When growing up, many of us probably had a fairytale perspective of what love as well as what our sexual experiences would be like. As we grow old and become more educated, we learn that love as well as sex may have a dark side. According to chapter nine of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A…