The Fallout from Sexual Abuse and Rape

- Physical Injury or Death

 

- Illness & Disease: Chronic pelvic pain; Premenstrual syndrome; Gastrointestinal disorders; Chronic pain disorders; Headaches; Back pain; Facial pain; Sexually transmitted diseases; Sleep disturbances; Sexual dysfunction; Substance abuse.

 

- Psychological Symptoms: Anxiety; Guilt; Nervousness; Phobias; Depression; Alienation; Aggression; Trauma; Reliving the attack in their minds; Suicidal thoughts

  

- Financial Impact (costs for treatment)

 

- At Greater Risk of Being Victimized in the Future

 

 

From: http://www.feminist.com/antiviolence/facts.html

 

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