Sexual violence is a serious issue. It hurts people's health, social life, and money matters. Even though there are services to help survivors, many do not use them. This review looks at tools used to find out why survivors do or do not use these services. It also checks if these tools cover all the concerns of survivors, especially those who face extra challenges. ...
Refugees from the LGBTIQ+ community face unique struggles. These struggles include trauma and sexual violence. These issues often go unnoticed. This is especially true in Germany. There is a lack of data on mental health among LGBTIQ+ refugees. This makes it hard to understand their needs. A recent study tried to fill this gap. It looked at trauma, sexual violence, ...
Sexual violence is a serious issue that affects many teenagers. It's not just a problem in faraway places; it's happening right here in Catalonia. Imagine being a teenager trying to navigate life, and suddenly, you're dealing with something as traumatic as sexual violence. It's a harsh reality that many young people face. This violence can leave deep emotional wounds...
South-West Nigeria is home to serious issue. Most teens have survived abuse since turning 12. A worryingly high fraction of the population, 69. 4% are impacted. This alarming fact was just one of many uncovered. The issue is more severe for boys than girls. The reality is that higher rates are among peers and in more active forms. It revealed that male...
Teenagers think the online world may be a place to explore but they often land into trouble. Sharing sexual content is part of the teen conversations online. The content start off as consensual between teens. However, things can go wrong. It turns the situation from being consensual sexting to nonconsensual sexting. This is when teens share intimate conte...
You might think that when something terrible happens, like sexual violence during a conflict, people would rush to get help. But in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many survivors don't get medical care right away. This study wanted to figure out why. They found several obstacles that make it hard for people to seek care within the first 72 hours after the viole...
Sexual violence faced by LGBTQ+ adults has become a hot topic in research. But how do we make sense of all the studies out there? This review looked at over 10, 000 papers and picked the best ones to figure out what makes LGBTQ+ adults more likely to experience sexual violence. The second part of this review focuses on four key risk factors: alcohol and drug use, pre...
Child sexual violence is a widespread problem that affects children in various countries around the world. To understand the extent and variations of this issue, researchers often conduct meta-analyses and cross-national comparisons. Let's dive into what these studies reveal. First, let's talk about meta-analysis. This method combines data from multiple studies to p...
These days, technology is everywhere. From smartphones to the internet, it's a part of our daily lives. But sadly, it's also being used to harm people in ways that are hard to track. We're talking about tech-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA). This happens when people use digital tools to hurt others, either online or in person. You might think there's a ...
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is more than just a military tactic. It's a terrible crime that shatters...