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![]() 167122 Sexual Violence in the US: Good Practices, Prevention and PolicyMonday, November 5, 2007: 11:10 AM
Despite significant drops in rates of reported intimate partner violence in the United States, sexual violence rates remain alarmingly high. Close to 500 women are sexually assaulted daily and a large number of men, specifically younger men and boys, also face sexual abuse and rape. In addition, more research is coming to light showing that the majority of sexual assaults occur to children and that the social, health, and criminal justice consequences of this child victimization last throughout the lifespan.
This session will analyze the most recent data on prevalence and consequences of sexual violence as well as promising practices to address and prevent it. In particular it will focus on the reproductive health consequences of sexual violence, public education and awareness campaigns to change attitudes around sexual violence, and the role of men and boys as advocates for change.
Learning Objectives: Keywords: Sexual Assault, Violence Prevention
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Any relevant financial relationships? No I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.
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