Tag: Sex: Abuse / Rape
Essay Adds to Discourse on Impact of Suggestive Jokes
Authors say commonplace suggestive jokes normalize, dismiss sexual misconduct experiences
Early Puberty in Girls May Be Risk Factor for Physical, Sexual Abuse
30 percent of study group said they'd experienced some kind of physical or verbal dating abuse
AAP Offers Guidance for Treating Victims of Sexual Assault
Physicians need to be comfortable screening for it, offering additional help if needed
Nurses Play Crucial Role in Identifying Victims of Trafficking
Emergency Nurses Association offers guidance to help recognize, respond to needs of victims
AMA Encouraging Physicians to ID, Assist Victims of Trafficking
Physicians should be aware of warning signs such as bruises, cuts, scars; looking fearful or anxious
Sexual Assault at ‘Epidemic Levels’ Among College Women
Many raped when incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, researchers find
AAP Advises Doctors on How to Identify Child Abuse
New guidance offers suggestions on protecting children, too
HCPs Lack Knowledge and Awareness of Sex Trafficking
Most providers don't receive training on how to identify sex trafficking victims, especially child victims
Essential Role for Pediatricians in Care of Sexual Exploitation Victims
Roles can include working to increase recognition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
