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“Most sexual assaults go unreported and more that one half of assaults are committed by someone known to the survivor. One third of women will experiences some form of sexual violence during their lifetime. Sexual assault victims may experience long-term mental and physical health problems throughout their lives.” (Luce, H. 2010).

Rape related pregnancies requires further studying as it is a significant issue and requires more attention. To date there is a lack of empirical research showing how many women choose to terminate rape related pregnancies but studies remain showing that on average 1% of women who terminate their pregnancy is due to rape (SOURCE 4, 6, 8). Though research on terminating rape-related pregnancies is understudied, there is a vast amount proposing that women who seek to terminate their pregnancy as a result of rape do so later than those who were not raped (1, 2, 4) As discussed earlier, rape is an underreported crime. With an average of 1 in 3 women seeking post assault medical care, abortion may be the first time women with rape-related pregnancies access care after an assault (source

There are many people who believe pregnancies are a miracle and a blessing, but too often women become victims of sexual assault, which at times result in unwanted pregnancies (Stewart 1). Despite the fact many women choose to go through with their pregnancies, other women turn to abortions as a solution to leave the traumatic experience in the past. However, not all women who choose to terminate their pregnancies are victims of sexual assault, as many young couples become pregnant and choose this path because they feel they are too young

Andrea, a Cuban America, who was a student at University of North Carolina (UNC) was sexually assaulted at an on-campus party. She recalls her head being banged up against the wall. Talking with friends, she found out that many other people were raped the same weekend she was. She did not want to talk about it, or admit that it happened. She had nightmares frequently.

After moving to the U.S. at age twelve, Neveah was “raped” on two occasions by a family member. She did report this and legal actions were taken. Neveah’s mental health history began shortly after

In summary, ROs were dispatched to 5209 W. 25th St, in reference to a Criminal Sexual Assault. Upon arrival, ROs made contact with victim, Zuchel, Lorraine M. (D.O.B. 09 May 67) who related that her roommate, Friedt, Calvin J. (D.O.B. 07 Oct 56) had touched her inappropriately. Zuchel related to RO that she was sleeping in the living room when she was awoken by Friedt touching her. Zuchel related that she felt Friedt touching her breasts and touching her vaginal area. Zuchel related that Freidt went underneath her clothes to touch her. Zuchel related that Freidt never penetrated her. Zuchel also related that this was not the first occurrence, Zuchel further related that around five months ago, a similar incident occurred. At that time, Zuchel

Date rape is a serious offense and should be not taken lightly. The National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Reporting provides statistics on this offense. There are also strengths and weaknesses in both tools, but they are both valuable tools. To understand date rape, it is important to know the definition, and how date rape is distinguished between stranger rape, statutory rape, and spousal rape. It’s also important to understand the drugs that are used for date rape and how they are used. The relationship between the offender and the victim can also provide a better understanding of date rape. Finally I will provide my position on this issue and how

In 1993, an unknown assailant raped, sodomized, and robbed at gunpoint Natasha Alexenko, a 20-year-old college student living in New York City, while she walked to her apartment. After the assault, Alexenko went to her apartment and waited for an ambulance to take her to the hospital. At the hospital, Alexenko had a rape kit collected. The New York City Police Department exhausted all leads, however they could not identify Alexenko’s attacker. Alexenko’s rape kit remained in an NYPD property office for nearly a decade.

Imagine this: You are a freshman in college, at your first frat party. First year away from Mom and Dad, no more high school, you are free to be your own person. After being ‘allowed’ entrance by a leering senior brother, you grab a drink, and party. Five hours later, you wake up, disoriented, in a bedroom you do not remember, groggy, in pain and severely confused. A couple of days later, it all comes back to you. You have been raped. What do you do? You vaguely remember the statistics spouted at you all through high school, and you definitely remember pushing them off. You’re not the next victim. You’re strong, you’re not a victim. But you are. Deciding to go to the police, you suddenly find yourself on the other side of the glass, being

The diagnosis of sexual abuse in children has substantial implications legally, communally and emotionally for the child, the parents and the clinician. Therefore, the FNP must consider the medical-legal implication of the interview with the patient, the parents as well as the history and physical exam of the child. Careful documentation of all findings from the visit is vital to the advocacy of the patient (Burns, et al, 2013).

Approximately two thirds of rape victims who report to the emergency room have some form of bodily trauma (Linden, 2011). This includes but is not limited to attempted strangulation, injuries to the head, face, torso, or limbs, penetrating injuries, defensive injuries, such as lacerations, abrasions, and bruises, and bite marks (Linden, 2011). In addition, sexual assault can increase the victim’s risk for unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and urinary tract infections (Wadsworth et al, 2012). With the negative impacts that these conditions can have on the body, it can be imagined that a domino effect will result in psychological alterations. Therefore, it is imperative that nurses assess for these risks and treat them

It was a sunny midafternoon in a shiny new global-economy mall in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador, and a young woman I was hoping to meet appeared to be getting cold feet. She had agreed to rendezvous with a go-between not far from the Payless shoe store and then come to a nearby hotel to talk to me. She was an hour late. Alone in the hotel lobby, I was feeling nervous; I was stood up the day before by another woman in a similar situation. I had been warned that interviewing anyone who had had an abortion in El Salvador would be difficult. The problem was not simply that in this very Catholic country a shy 24-year-old unmarried woman might feel shame telling her story to an older man. There was also the criminal stigma. And this

The case study is about two different clients one named Sarah who had been raped by her uncle who came to stay for a visit and she was afraid that she was pregnant and it caused her to have anxiety, shame, and problems sleeping and became withdrawn. Sarah never told her mother and finally had a period.

National Institute of Justice: Rape and Sexual Violence: A brief overview of rape, sexual violence, and what victims can do to stay informed about their legal options.

Rape is one of the most prominent possibilities as to why a woman would choose to terminate her pregnancy. Though it is a tough decision to make, it is possible to be faced with keeping the child or ending the life of the fetus. In some cases, women make the choice to end their pregnancy knowing how they might treat their child. The women is most likely to hate her rapist and may worry if they move forward with the pregnancy, they would project this hate onto the child because it reminds them of such a painful memory.According to Rachel Perry, “One percent of women in a cross-sectional study of women's reasons for choosing abortion reported that their pregnancy had resulted from rape” (67-73). In addition to the pregnancy, the health consequences of rape can include physical injury, sexually transmitted disease, and mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse.