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Sexual Assault

This page takes you through the numbers and effects of S.A. victims, as well as the different studies/beliefs that exist. As you dive into the page and find external resources also relating to a victim's mindset, we ask that you take care of yourself, since the contents of this page can be triggering.

S.A.
Through the World

  • A study originally from 2000(later resurfaced in 2013) found that white women are assaulted more frequently, followed by Latinas, Black women, and Asian women respectively.

  • That said, there are studies that suggest that Latinas and Black women may be victimized equally–if not slightly more– than white women.

  • Nevertheless, through it all, the recent years have created a discussion that is best known as "rape culture." This is the form for the shared belief system amongst many that normalizes and justifies the sexual abuse and violence against women. This "culture" influenced the way in which society talked about sexual assault, and is a term that is being called out and refuted nowadays.

Rape Culture

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External Resources

Ted Talk:
"Violence against women -- it's a men's issue"
Dr. Jackson Katz

Victim to Perpetrator Tendencies –

Gathered from Solanky Paul(psychologist), Prakriti Gupta(Counselor), and the Mindtribe Healthcare PVT. LTD.​
 

Types of Abuse:

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  • Physical Abuse

  • Non Contact

  • Emotional Abuse

  • Psychological Abuse

  • Grooming

Reasoning for Perpetrators:

  • Power and control

    • Used to exert power over vulnerable individuals;​

    • Children are perceptive to this due to their dependency for support and protection.

  • Psychological factors

  • Social norms

  • Family dynamics

    • Dysfunctional family households can elevate the risk of rebellion.​

  • Access and opportunity

    • Perpetrators will often exploit the situations they're in– such as institutions and schools.​

  • Lack of awareness

  • Structural factors

Victim Psychological Nuances:

  • Severe exposure to trauma and stress;

  • Depression, eating disorders, suicidal feelings, flashbacks, and low self esteem;

  • Future physical/sexual abuse problems, relationship/intimacy problems;

  • Family breakdown – which can lead to the victim being blamed for it;

  • Forced connection with the perpetrator if it's a loved one, friend, co-worker, or figure of authority.

  • Whereas male survivors more often direct their reactions externally, female survivors are more likely to internalize feelings and express them in self-destructive behavior.

Perpetrators Psychological Nuances:

  • Psychopathic personality

    • Lack of remorse, empathy, responsibility;​

    • Use of impulsivity.

  • Neuroticism

  • Lack of empathy

  • Impulsivity

  • Family history

Studies

  • A group of researchers found that not all perpetrator's abusive behavior comes from a history of Sexual Assault themselves, but rather due to bullying, emotional abuse, or behavioral difficulties. (Tidefors et al. – 2010)

  • A study in 2012 stated that children who are sexually assaulted might be coerced into believing the abuse is either "normal" or "a game" by caregivers, friends/family, and members of the community– which can result in the victims not showing distress. (Ballentine)

Treatments

  • There are a number of treatments that are given to victims– and sometimes perpetrators as well. These are:

    • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy​

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy for Sexually Abused

    • Psychoparmacological Interventions;

    • Family and Group Therapy.

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