Sexual Assault

Although the U.S. has strengthened laws against sexual assault, increased self-defense classes and safety training for women, and has increased awareness about sexual assault, more than two people are sexually assaulted every five minutes somewhere in the United States. What is positive is that since 1993, rape and sexual assault rates have decreased by 60 percent.

Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or physical. Basically, sexual assault is any sort of unwanted sexual advances or activities. According to www.womenshealth.gov, this includes:

Inappropriate touching
Vaginal, anal, or oral penetration
Sexual intercourse that you say no to
Rape
Attempted rape
Child molestation

Unfortunately, most sexual violence is still not being reported. Males are the least likely to report an assault, and it is estimated that they make up more than 10 percent of the victims. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, it is very important to get to a safe place, call 911, and don’t remove any evidence from your body. That includes not showering or changing clothes.

It’s also very important to practice personal safety at all times. This includes being accompanied by another person if you have to travel anywhere at night, locking your doors and windows when you are in your house, not opening the door for strangers, keeping a cell phone or house phone close at hand, and parking in well-lit areas. Remember that calling the police and asking for an escort is always a good idea, and police are happy to assist you. They would rather protect you than be solving a sexual assault crime!

However, sexual assault can happen in the daytime as well. Jogging alone, especially with headphones on so you can’t hear anyone approaching, can be very dangerous. If you do jog alone, run in public areas where you are in plain view of other people at all times.

The most important thing to do, say specialists, is trust your instincts. If you are nervous or scared, you should act on it and get away from that person or that area. Call 911 immediately.

It is also very important to seek medical attention immediately. Unfortunately, rape and sexual assault victims can acquire sexually transmitted diseases. However, most diseases can be cured, and doctors can even administer antiretroviral drugs that fight HIV if it is treated early enough (within hours of transmission).

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Sexual Assault Although the U.S. has strengthened laws against sexual assault, increased self-defense classes and safety training for women, and has increased awareness about sexual assault, more than two people are sexually assaulted every five minutes somewhere in the United States. What is positive is that since 1993, rape and sexual assault rates have decreased by 60 percent. Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or physical. Basically, sexual assault is any sort of unwanted sexual advances or activities. According to www.womenshealth.gov, this includes: Inappropriate touching Vaginal, anal, or oral penetration Sexual intercourse that you say no to Rape Attempted rape Child molestation Unfortunately, most sexual violence is still not being reported. Males are the least likely to report an assault, and it is estimated that they make up more than 10 percent of the victims. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, it is very important to get to a safe place, call 911, and don’t remove any evidence from your body. That includes not showering or changing clothes. It’s also very important to practice personal safety at all times. This includes being accompanied by another person if you have to travel anywhere at night, locking your doors and windows when you are in your house, not opening the door for strangers, keeping a cell phone or house phone close at hand, and parking in well-lit areas. Remember that calling the police and asking for an escort is always a good idea, and police are happy to assist you. They would rather protect you than be solving a sexual assault crime! However, sexual assault can happen in the daytime as well. Jogging alone, especially with headphones on so you can’t hear anyone approaching, can be very dangerous. If you do jog alone, run in public areas where you are in plain view of other people at all times. The most important thing to do, say specialists, is trust your instincts. If you are nervous or scared, you should act on it and get away from that person or that area. Call 911 immediately. It is also very important to seek medical attention immediately. Unfortunately, rape and sexual assault victims can acquire sexually transmitted diseases. However, most diseases can be cured, and doctors can even administer antiretroviral drugs that fight HIV if it is treated early enough (within hours of transmission).