Technology Increases Opportunities for Sexual Violence

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The Australian Institute of Family Studies has recently published a study that indicates that technology can increase the opportunities for sexual violence to occur. The study mainly focuses on internet related technologies such as social networking and smart-phones which are a part of almost every young person’s daily lifestyle. The study which was published in…

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Women’s responses to sexual violence

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In the first 2-3 hours after assault. 1. Physical shak­ing, trembling and shock. 2. Scared, worried, terrified and con­fused. After this initial period. 1. Symptoms of depression, exhaustion and restlessness, together with post traumatic stress disorder.   Medium to long term effects. 1. Heightened fear, anger, anxiety, guilt, self blame, loss of trust, flashbacks and…

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