Awareness about sexual assault

Rights of Rape Victims in India   Rape cases are getting worse and worse these days. In statistic research, we found India is the 3rd topmost country in committing rape after USA and Brazil. According to the National Crime Bureau's Annual report, in 2018 around 94000 rape cases were filed in India, which means in every 15 minutes one rape has been committed in India. The conviction rate is 27%, and 54% of cases are still unrecorded. Don't know how many girls are raped and they don't even tell anyone about it for fear of slander. Sometimes, rapists also blackmail the victims and because of this fear, they don't tell all this to anyone. And sometimes girls come under family pressure and suppress the matter because of the fear of slander. Can you imagine where our country is moving to? From raping an 8 months old girl to raping 84 years old woman, crimes are getting worse these days. But our Indian Laws have given some rights to rape victims as well. This article clearly e...

Victim Centered Care (cont) Give sexual assault patients priority as emergency cases. This includes a prompt medical screening exam. Recognize that every minute patients spend waiting to be examined may cause loss of evidence and undue trauma. Individuals disclosing a recent sexual assault should be quickly transported to the exam site, promptly evaluated, treated for serious injuries, and offered a medical forensic exam. (For more discussion on this topic, see C.2. Triage and Intake.) Have plans for what to do, if the examiner is not available right away. For example, is there a quiet, private place the patient can wait? Is there a phone available so the patient can talk to an advocate or a friend or family member while waiting? Jurisdictions should consider policies and training for facility staff and administration regarding what to do while sexual assault patients are waiting.   Provide the necessary means to ensure patient privacy Exercise discretion to avoid the embarrassment...

What is ACQUAINTANCE rape? Acquaintance rape occurs when someone you know or trust forces you to have sexual intercourse. The rapist can be a friend, family member, neighbor, or a co-worker. Acquaintance rape can happen on a first date, at a party or when you have been going out for a long time. It can happen in any relationship, including: Friends, classmates or co-workers Boyfriends and girlfriends Internet friends and contacts Teachers and students Coaches and athletes Religious leaders and parishioners Doctors and patients Acquaintance rape is the most common type of sexual assault. Over 80 % of rapes are acquaintance rapes and more than 50 % of them happen on dates. Acquaintance rape occurs when someone you know or trust forces you to have sexual intercourse. The rapist can be a friend, family member, neighbor, or a co-worker. Acquaintance rape can happen on a first date, at a party or when you have been going out for a long time. It can happen in any relationship, including: Frie...