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Impact of Sexual Violence

Victims of sexual violence may experience physical and psychological effects including sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They are also at increased risk of developing eating disorders, substance abuse problems, engaging in self-harm or attempting suicide. School-aged victims may experience decreased interest in school, higher dropout rates, and reduced lifetime earnings as they deal with trauma while their peers progress academically.

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Impact of Sexual Violence

Victims of sexual violence may experience physical and psychological effects including sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They are also at increased risk of developing eating disorders, substance abuse problems, engaging in self-harm or attempting suicide. School-aged victims may experience decreased interest in school, higher dropout rates, and reduced lifetime earnings as they deal with trauma while their peers progress academically.

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What to Look For / Expect if you

are a Victim of Sexual Violence

Sexually transmitted diseases (HIV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, HPV)

Pregnancy

Sleep disorders

Anxiety and depression

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (50% of rape survivors develop PTSD)

Increased risk of:

Eating disorder

Substance abuse

Suicide

Other forms of self-harm

Decreased interest in school

School aged victims have reduced lifetime earnings

Increased school drop out rate

Dealing with physical and psychological trauma while their peers get ahead

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