Sexual Assault

Essay # 116730

Criminology > Public and Crime
Psychology

Sexual Assault

A discussion of the psychological and emotional effects that sexual assault can have on a victim.

2,523 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the crime of sexual assault. It looks at the reasons why sexual assault is extremely under-reported and the psychological toll that a sexual assault can take on the victim. It also discusses the possible end results following sexual assault, as well as the experience of a trial.

From the Paper:

"The process of a trial can be both therapeutic and traumatic for a victim of sexual assault. Hopefully if society keeps going in the same direction with education, awareness, and lessening the stigma, the act of reporting an assault will be easier and more likely in the future. There are already numerous programs and community outreach groups that are dedicated to victim advocacy. Our next step is to continue raising awareness about rape and assault prevention, and to work towards lessening the stigma of sexual assault so that more victims are willing to report it, even if it means facing a long and grueling trial process. Ultimately, though crimes of this nature can have a devastating effect and those hurt by it, there are many things we can do to turn the trauma into something good."

Sample of Sources Used:

"Sexual Assault" (2007) The National Center for Victims of Crime. Retrieved on November 22, 2008 from: http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32369
"Tulalip man gets 14 years for sexual assault" (November 18, 2008). Associated Press. Retrieved on November 22, 2008 from www.seattlepi.com.
Campbell, Rebecca. "Rape Survivor's Experiences with the Legal and Medical Systems: Do Rape Victim Advocates Make a Difference?" Violence Against Women 12 (2006).
Emily, Jennifer. (November 18, 2008). "Man released from jail after judge recommends lifting sexual assault conviction". The Dallas Morning News.