Reported Cases of Sexual Assault in Civil Hospital Sanghar

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2251-2252
Author(s):  
Muhammad Qasim Ahmed Khan Memon ◽  
Pardeep Kumar ◽  
Nadia Aslam ◽  
Ejaz Ahmed Awan ◽  
Shabir Ahmed Cheena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Civil Hospital ◽  
Assault Victims

Aim: To evaluate the sexual assault against male and female. Study design: Retrospective study Place and duration of study: Civil Hospital Sanghar from 1st January 2020 to 31st December, 2020 Methodology: Forty two cases of sexual assault and recognize the associated factors were enrolled. The age between 6-35 years and either gender were included. Result: There were 28.6% females and 71.4% males, highest victims were among age between 6-18 years was 17(40.5%), illiterate was 23(54.7%), assaulted by a neighbour was 30 (71.4%) and time lapse <1-2 days was 19(45.4%) sexual assaults. Conclusion: Majority of victims were males, assailant relationships of neighbour and illiterate. Keywords: Sexual assault, Victims, Assailants

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.

What victims tell us about their sexual assault offenders: age, sex, victim-offender relationships, and type of threats (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali AL-Asadi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Female Perpetrators ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
Sexually Offended ◽  
Male To Female

BACKGROUND Sexual assault perpetrated mostly by males against mostly females is a serious crime that seems to remain relatively stable when other crimes have significantly declined. Many factors are involved in sexual assaults. Undertaking these factors and their relationships with one another is essential to designing and providing more efficient and empirically-based preventative and intervention programs. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze what victims of one sexual assault who sought therapy tell us about their sex, age at which they were assaulted, the sex and age of the perpetrator, the relationship with the perpetrator, and the type of threats used to gain their compliance. METHODS Therapists at eight sexual assault centers around the province of Alberta, Canada, completed a questionnaire on each of their clients over seven years. A total of 1525 participants, of which 1417 (92.92%) were female, and 108 (7.08%) were male victims of one sexual assault, were included in this study. Descriptive analyses were carried out on the six variables of concern in this study. RESULTS Female victims sought therapy by a ratio of 13:1 relative to male victims of one sexual assault. Victims seeking therapy reported that they were sexually assaulted by 1492 male and 33 female perpetrators, a 45:1 male to female ratio. Most female perpetrators (42.2%) were aged 30 years and older, followed by 39.4% aged 1-17 years. Most male perpetrators (46.2%) were aged 18-29 years, followed by 30.6% aged 30 and older. Perpetrators sexually offended mostly against their aged counterpart victims except for those aged 30 and older, who were involved in more cases of one sexual assault against a person in every age group. Over 90% of assaults were committed by a person known to the victim—acquaintances, friends, and dates comprised over 50%, and strangers 12.9% of cases. At 51.5%, physical force was the most common type of threat used by all perpetrators, followed by drugs and alcohol (13.2%), bribes and promises (11.5%), using weapons or threats of a weapon (9.2%). CONCLUSIONS Female victims of sexual assault seek help more readily than males. The majority of victims of sexual assault are females, whereas the overwhelming majority of perpetrators are males. In addition, perpetrators of sexual assaults are mostly known to the victims and have some relationship. Finally, physical force is the threat used most often to gain victims' compliance.

Real men can't get raped: an examination of gendered rape myths and sexual assault among undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina L. Reitz-Krueger ◽  
Sadie J. Mummert ◽  
Sara M. Troupe
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Rape Myths ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Relative Neglect ◽  
Male Rape Myths

Purpose While awareness of sexual assaults on college campuses has increased, the majority of efforts to address it are focused on female victims. The relative neglect of male victims may be due in part to problematic rape myths that suggest men cannot be sexually assaulted, especially by women. The purpose of this paper is to compare rates of different types of sexual assault between male and female undergraduates, and explore the relationship between acceptance of traditional rape myths focused on female victims, and rape myths surrounding male victims. Design/methodology/approach Students at a mid-sized university in Pennsylvania (n=526) answered an online questionnaire about their own experiences of sexual assault since coming to college, as well as their endorsement of male and female rape myths. Findings While women experienced more sexual assault overall, men were just as likely to have experienced rape (i.e. forced penetration) or attempted rape. Acceptance of male and female rape myths was significantly correlated and men were more likely than women to endorse both. Participants were also more likely to endorse female than male rape myths. Research limitations/implications By analyzing sexual assaults in terms of distinct behaviors instead of one composite score, the authors can get a more nuanced picture of how men and women experience assault. Practical implications Campus-based efforts to address sexual assault need to be aware that male students also experience assault and that myths surrounding men as victims may impede their ability to access services. Originality/value This paper contributes to our knowledge of a relatively understudied topic: undergraduate male victims of sexual assault.

Study of Clinical Forensic Examination Reports and Alleged Offences in Sexual Assault Cases: Civil Hospital Sanghar

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2234-2235
Author(s):  
Nadia Aslam ◽  
Pardeep Kumar ◽  
Muhammad Qasim Ahmed Khan Memon ◽  
Ejaz Ahmed Awan ◽  
Abdul Samad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Physical Assault ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Civil Hospital ◽  
Forensic Examination ◽  
Significant Step ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
Anal Penetration

Background: Several factors influence the occurrence of genito-anal injuries in sexual assault victims. The occurrence of injuries aids in the future laying of accusations against the accused, making forensic examination, documenting of injuries, and report preparation difficult for healthcare personnel. Aim: To find out the pattern of genito-anal injuries and the circumstances that lead to charges being filed against the accused. Place and Duration of Study: Civil Hospital Sanghar from 1st January 2019 to 31st December, 2019. Methodology: This cross-sectional study Sixty sexual assault cases were incorporated all survivors of rape, paying little heed to age, who announced a background marked by rape to the police or straightforwardly to our tertiary consideration community. Result: Penile-anal penetration is the most common 82.4% and second most common was penile-oral penetration was 75%. Fifty percent of ano-genital bleeding was found in the sexual assault victims and 45.6% were physical assault during sexual assault. Mostly cases were based on incomplete investigation with the highest 47.1%. Conclusion: Although no single event will bring the victim's recovery to a close, the arrest and successful conviction of the offender can be a significant step forward. Contrary to popular assumption, genital damage is not the usual in the aftermath of sexual assault. Keywords: Sexual assault, alleged, offences

Sexual Assault Survivor Reports of Missed Bystander Opportunities: The Role of Alcohol, Sexual Objectification, and Relational Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1232-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Haikalis ◽  
Ruschelle M. Leone ◽  
Dominic J. Parrott ◽  
David DiLillo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mechanical Turk ◽  
Sexual Objectification ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Specific Approach ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Relational Factors ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
Sexual Assault Survivor

Examination of situations in which bystanders missed intervention opportunities to prevent sexual assault can advance our understanding of how bystanders can prevent sexual assault. The present study utilized an incident-specific approach based on reports from 427 female sexual assault victims (ages 18-25 years) recruited via Mechanical Turk. Results indicate that bystanders had an opportunity to intervene before 23% of sexual assaults, alcohol use in settings with bystanders was widespread (by perpetrators, victims, and bystanders), and several factors were more common in situations involving missed intervention opportunity. Findings provide useful information for continued development of bystander training and new directions in bystander research.

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.

scholarly journals Analysis of burden of sexual assaults at Abuja: a 4-year retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 858
Author(s):  
Malachy Emeka Ayogu ◽  
Habiba Ibrahim Abdullahi ◽  
Nathaniel D. Adewole
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Assault Victims

Background: Sexual assault is a worldwide crime associated with traumatic experience and largely affects women and girls. It is greatly underreported, more especially in the low income countries due to our peculiar culture.Methods: A retrospective study of sexual assault victims managed at the Hospital from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018. Case notes were retrieved and relevant data extracted and analyzed.Results: A total of 58 cases were seen and mostly involving pupils/students 44 (75.9%) and singles 52 (89.7%). The ages ranged from 3 to 37 years with a mean of 14.1±7.8. The assailants were known to the victims in 63.8% of cases. Sexual assault through vaginal route was the commonest type 57 (98.3%) and perpetrated by one person in majority of cases (79.0%). Physical force (43.1%) was major method used to subdue victims. About 60.3% of assaults occurred during the daytime and mainly occurred (60.4%) at home/office. The time interval between assault and presentation in the hospital ranged from 6 hours to 96 hours; majority presented within 24 hours (59.6%). Only 35 (60.3%) reported to the police. About 48.3% received post exposure prophylaxis. About 37.7% eligible for emergency contraception received it. Only 32.8% of the victims completed 3- month follow-up.Conclusions: Sexual assault is common in our environment with most victims being less than 14 years of age and assailants were mostly persons known to them. Some victims presented late.

scholarly journals SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND MEDICAL APPROACH

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenan Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mental Disease ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
The World ◽  
Assault Victims ◽  
First Time ◽  
Clinical Legal Medicine

Sexual abuse can be accompanied with physical force, threatening, horrifying, drugging and / or misuse of the consents such as the unable ones to give consent because of their underage and / or mental disease. It is a major problem in all over the world as well as our country.    Most of the sexual assault victims are actually also child abuse cases. This study aims to contribute to the solution of these abuses and assaults as well as to increase the awareness of the clinical examiners. We designed this study to present the data and increase the benefit for to prevent these abuses. 154 cases had been evaluated at our department in between the dates of October 2012 and January 2014. The ages varied as in groups such as 0-12, 12-15, 15-18 and over the age of 18. The majority of the cases (46.7%) were in the 12 – 15 age group. 25.9% were aged as 15 – 18 and 15.6% were over the age of 18. Only 11.8% were under 12 years of age. The youngest victim was seven years old while the oldest one was 27 years old. 135 cases (87.7%) were female and only 19 of the cases (12.3%) were male. 66 cases (42.8%) had been examined for second time while 88 cases (57.2%) had come to our unit for the first time. 60 cases (39%) have been abused repetitively. 94 cases (61%) defined that they have been abused for the first time. Way of the abuse is evaluated via history taken from victim and demand letter sent to us by facilities. It is claimed that 94 cases (61%) had been abused vaginally while 40 cases (26%) had been abused anally, and 20 cases (13%) had been abused both vaginally and anally. When we analyze the abusers’ profiles in majority of the cases (87%), the victim knows the perpetrator long before the event happens. Violent findings accompanied with sexual abuse in 14 cases (9.1%). The sexual assault victims should not be traumatized repeatedly by clinicians as well as the official authorities. The major point should be the victim’s higher benefit and it should always be protected. Key words: Sexual Abuse, Examination, Clinical Legal Medicine

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