Sexual Abuse
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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 more...
Sexual abuse that occurs within the family is called incest or intrafamilial sexual abuse. Incestuous relationships occur between blood relatives and damages lives. more...
Military Women Sexually Abused
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. more...
Female sex offenders exist, and there are no shortage of news stories proving women that sexually abuse children is a growing problem. more...
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. more...
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By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Knowing about the different date rape drugs can help prevent assault. more...
The Emotional Consequences of Incest
By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Incest is often under reported due to fear, and few statistics exist. more...
By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Rape is not an act of love-it is an act of power. more...
Consequences of Sexual Assault
By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Survivors of sexual assault deal with more than the physical harm. more...
By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Healing after a sexual assault is not instantaneous-it is a lifelong process. more...
Five Myths About Child Sexual Abuse
By: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 15 percent of rape victims are under the age of 12. more...
False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse
By: Kimberley Powell
Although rare, false allegations of sexual and physical assault are devastating to both the child and alleged abuser. more...
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