Viol Des Mineurs De 10 A 15 Ans Recus Au Chu-So De Lome

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Akila Bassowa ◽  
Ayoko A. Ketevi ◽  
Kodjo Fiagnon ◽  
Dédé Ajavon ◽  
Baguilane Douaguibe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Rape Victims ◽  
Psychological Care ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Adequate Care ◽  
Β Hcg ◽  
Developing Society

Minors of both sexs ages 10 to 15 are most at risk of sexual assault Objective: To determine the prevalence of sexual assault by rape among children aged 10 to 15 years and describe their management at the gynecology and obstetrics clinic of the CHU SO .Patients and methods: 134 files of rape victims were collected from September 1, 2010 to March 31, 2017 at the gynecology and obstetrics clinic of the CHU SO Results: Rape of minors aged 10 to 15 accounted for 26.6% of sexual assaults. There were 91% of girls. Most of our patients (54.5%) were raped between 7pm and 6am. Sixty eight (68) patients (40.3%) were referred for consultation between the 2nd day and the 8th day after the rape. Fifty-five point two percent of the victims had never had sexual intercourse before the rape. The perpetrator was known to the victim in 92.5% of cases. The tear of the hymen was old in 79.5% of the victims. HIV serology was positive in 1.6%. The rate of β HCG was positive in a 15-year-old patient. All our patients had psychological care. Conclusion: The rape of minors of both sexes is a reality in our developing society. The taboo of the sex must be raised for the fast denunciation of the rape and of an adequate care.

Silent Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 596-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Heath ◽  
Shannon M. Lynch ◽  
April M. Fritch ◽  
Lyn N. McArthur ◽  
Shilo L. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Rape Myths ◽  
Rape Myth ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Rape Victims ◽  
State Prison ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Women's Narratives ◽  
Situational Characteristics

Prior research suggests that rape victims who do not disclose or report to the police give reasons including self-blame and fear of judgment; however, this research has not been conducted with incarcerated women. Female offenders are a unique population because they experience high rates of sexual assault prior to incarceration. This study recruited 74 women at a U.S. state prison, who experienced sexual assault prior to incarceration to explore the associations among rape myth acceptance (RMA), disclosure, and reporting of sexual assaults to the authorities. Participants were asked open-ended questions regarding why they chose to disclose their sexual assaults to others, to report to the police, or to remain silent. Narratives were audiotaped, transcribed, and coded for thematic content. Women’s narratives, particularly those of women who indicated that they remained silent, frequently included a variety of rape myths that involved blaming themselves for the rape, fearing not being believed, believing that familiar perpetrators cannot be rapists, and questioning whether the event was really a rape. Women often described such rape myth beliefs with greater frequency than discussing situational characteristics of the rape as reasons for nonreporting. Implications for these findings in clinical, research, and social justice contexts are discussed.

Sexual Assault of Men: College-Age Victims

NASPA Journal ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Isely
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Rape Victims ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
College Age ◽  
Unique Position ◽  
Traumatic Impact

Although preliminary findings suggest that men in the early part of their adulthood are particularly at risk of sexual assault, publications on this type of victimization among college students frequently ignore this population. Administrators in higher education, alerted to the existence of these sexual crimes, are in a unique position to assist potential and actual victims. Through preventative, educational, and theraputic interventions, educators can greatly reduce the incidents of this crime and the traumatic impact that male rape victims often experience.

scholarly journals Physical examination of sexual assault victims in Belgrade area

2006 ◽  
Vol 134 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 408-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Djordje Alempijevic ◽  
Slobodan Savic ◽  
Vesna Kesic ◽  
Ivanka Baralic ◽  
Goran Ilic
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Medical Institution ◽  
District Court ◽  
Clinical Forensic Medicine ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Assault Victims

Introduction: Sexual crimes represent various forms of contact of perpetrator?s genitals, lips, tongue, and fingers with genitals, lips and/or anus of the victim, in order to achieve sexual satisfaction, without victim?s consent. Objective: The aim of this work was to analyze the type of medical institution in which victims of sexual assaults are being examined in Belgrade area, to assess the quality of these examinations and medical records, as well as to control whether standardized protocols are followed. Method: Data were obtained through analysis of 113 cases of sexual assaults prosecuted in the District Court of Belgrade. Results: All victims were females with mean age of 24.1 years. The majority of victims (85%) were examined in one medical institution, most often in the Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Center of Serbia, and only by one medical doctor (81.4%). Gynecologists were most frequently included in examination, while specialists of forensic medicine were engaged in only 9 cases (7.9%). In 84% of victims, the examination was performed during the first three days after the assault, and in 52% of cases on the first day. Standard techniques of clinical and gynecological examinations were applied only, without following any protocols, so the reports were made exclusively on individual basis. In no case an informed consent by victim was obtained before examination. Anamnestic data were collected in only 15.9% of cases, and they were generally incomplete. Conclusion: The results of investigation show that the quality of examination of sexual assault victims in Belgrade area is not adequate. Therefore, such negative practice should be changed in future through introduction of standardized protocols for examination of victims, as well as development of clinical forensic medicine.

Stereotypes of male rape victims and the conception of the Sexual Assault of Men scale

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Tucker ◽  
Midge Wilson ◽  
Christine Reyna ◽  
Kevin McLemore
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Rape Victims ◽  
Male Rape

scholarly journals Medium-term health and social outcomes in adolescents following sexual assault: a prospective mixed-methods cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venetia Clarke ◽  
Andrea Goddard ◽  
Kaye Wellings ◽  
Raeena Hirve ◽  
Marta Casanovas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Young People ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Study Entry ◽  
Medium Term

Abstract Purpose To describe medium-term physical and mental health and social outcomes following adolescent sexual assault, and examine users’ perceived needs and experiences. Method Longitudinal, mixed methods cohort study of adolescents aged 13–17 years recruited within 6 weeks of sexual assault (study entry) and followed to study end, 13–15 months post-assault. Results 75/141 participants were followed to study end (53% retention; 71 females) and 19 completed an in-depth qualitative interview. Despite many participants accessing support services, 54%, 59% and 72% remained at risk for depressive, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders 13–15 months post-assault. Physical symptoms were reported more frequently. Persistent (> 30 days) absence from school doubled between study entry and end, from 22 to 47%. Enduring mental ill-health and disengagement from education/employment were associated with psychosocial risk factors rather than assault characteristics. Qualitative data suggested inter-relationships between mental ill-health, physical health problems and disengagement from school, and poor understanding from schools regarding how to support young people post-assault. Baseline levels of smoking, alcohol and ever drug use were high and increased during the study period (only significantly for alcohol use). Conclusion Adolescents presenting after sexual assault have high levels of vulnerability over a year post-assault. Many remain at risk for mental health disorders, highlighting the need for specialist intervention and ongoing support. A key concern for young people is disruption to their education. Multi-faceted support is needed to prevent social exclusion and further widening of health inequalities in this population, and to support young people in their immediate and long-term recovery.

Impact of poor evidence management on DNA profiling in sexual assault and homicide: A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 002581722096648
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar ◽  
Pooja Puri ◽  
SK Shukla ◽  
Deepa Verma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Dna Profiling ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Vaginal Swabs ◽  
Biological Evidence

Increasing numbers of female victims of violent sexual assaults are being murdered with the aim of concealing the identity of the perpetrator. Proper handling and analysis of evidence is very important in gaining a conviction in many criminal cases. After evidence is collected, due precautions must be taken to ensure that the integrity of the sample is maintained, and chances of contamination are minimised. This paper presents a case study where improper handling of biological evidence led to loss of evidentiary value, and the semen could not be located on the vaginal swabs and victim’s garments due to improper preservation of samples. However, the DNA from the nail of a decomposed finger helped identify the victim, and the suspect was apprehended based on the clues given by her family.

Making the Call: College Students’ Legal Consciousness and Hypothetical Activation of Police for Sexual Assaults

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110211
Author(s):  
Trish Oberweis ◽  
Dayna Henry ◽  
Stacey Griner ◽  
Ekaterina Gorislavsky
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Legal Consciousness ◽  
Sexual Assault Prevention ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Willingness To Report ◽  
Assault Prevention

Research has identified the necessity of sexual assault victims to label their experience as criminal to initiate reporting. However, barriers exist in labeling uninvited sexual contact as criminal. This study examined college students’ assessments of whether eight nonconsensual behaviors met the legal definition of sexual assault, and whether such behaviors should be reported to police. Results indicated students acknowledged the nonconsensual behaviors as criminal; however, gaps were identified between awareness that the acts were criminal and willingness to report to police. Findings demonstrate a need for continued efforts for sexual assault prevention among college students.

scholarly journals Sexual Assault: Social and Stranger Rape

1987 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Edward Renner ◽  
Carol Wackett
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Physical Injury ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
To Receive

The Service for Sexual Assault Victims in Halifax reviewed 474 cases of sexual assault handled over a three-year period to determine the nature and relative frequency of social and stranger sexual assault. Women are most likely to be sexually assaulted by a man who is known to and often trusted by them. Women who are raped in a social context are less willing than those raped by a stranger to seek help at the time of the assault, to receive medical attention, or to report the rape to the police. They are also less likely to be threatened with physical harm or to receive physical injury. The cultural values which are responsible for the high frequency of sexual assaults by men who are known to their victims, and for the reluctance of the women to disclose the assault, are discussed.

College students’ alcohol expectancies and sexual assault bystander behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Alcohol Expectancies ◽  
Sexual Assault Prevention ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Bystander Behavior ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Assault Prevention ◽  
College Sexual Assault ◽  
Linear Regressions

Many college sexual assault prevention efforts have focused on the bystander approach. Whilemost sexual assaults among students occur within the context of alcohol, no studies have examined theimpact of alcohol-related factors on bystander behavior. This exploratory study assessed relationshipsbetween students’ alcohol expectancies and the likelihood of intervening in a potential sexual assault.Students(n=220) completed an online survey. Linear regressions were performed. Among men, greateroverall expectancy scores(Stnd.ß=0.375,p=.008) and greater sociability scores(Stnd.ß=0.354,p=.012)were related to greater likelihood of action. Among women, greater self-perception scores were related toless likelihood of action(Stnd.ß=-0.215,p=.010). Explanations for differences between sexes are explored.

scholarly journals Co-morbidity of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis, among victims of sexual assaults in Transkei region, South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Banwari L. Meel
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Mode Of Transmission ◽  
Record Review ◽  
Syphilis Serology

Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis B and syphilis have a common mode of transmission, which is through sexual intercourse. These are also transmitted percutaneously and by blood transfusion. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis among victims of sexual assault by analysing serology results.Method: This is a record review of victims of sexual assault who attended the Sinawe Centre (a clinic for victims of sexual assault) between January and December 2004.Results: A total of 188 victims of sexual assault was reported. 35 (19.8%) tested HIV sero-positive. Hepatitis B antibodies were detected in seven (7.6%) and syphilis serology (RPR) was positive in five (2.9%). All were under 50 years of age, except one victim. Of the 35 who tested positive, 30 were below 30 years of age. Of those who were 30 years and younger, 12 were between 21 and 30 years old, 16 were between 11 and 20 years old and two were younger than 10. None was positive for all three tests. Two were positive for hepatitis B and HIV and two were positive for RPR and HIV.Conclusion: No significant co-morbidity of HIV, hepatitis B or syphilis was observed in this study, even though these diseases have the same mode of transmission.

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