“The impact of sexual assault extends far beyond rape survivors as their family, friends, and significant others are also negatively affected. Moreover, those who help rape victims, such as rape victim advocates, therapists, as well as sexual assault researchers, can experience vicarious trauma.”
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
“According to the NCRB data, during the period 2001‐2013, a total of 2,72,844 cases were
reported across the 28 states and 7 UTs in India.“
“That averages to more than 2 rapes across the country, every hour, every day,
during the last 13 years“
Venkatesh Nayak, CHRI, New Delhi.
“Sexual assault is a common form of trauma experienced by women and is significantly associated with numerous domains of psychopathology, including PTSD, suicidality, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and substance abuse/dependence”
Blame and shame in sexual assault
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