"Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. A person may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence." - National Sexual Violence Research Center (NSVRC)

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN):

https://www.rainn.org/

National Sexual Violence Research Center (NSVRC):

https://www.nsvrc.org

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html

Buffalo Center for Social Research:

https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care.html

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

The Children's Assessment Center:

https://cachouston.org/prevention/child-sexual-abuse-facts/

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childsexualabuse/fastfact.html

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy:

https://www.aamft.org/Consumer_Updates/Childhood_Sexual_Abuse.aspx

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

The Children's Assessment Center:

https://cachouston.org/prevention/child-sexual-abuse-facts/

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childsexualabuse/fastfact.html

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy:

https://www.aamft.org/Consumer_Updates/Childhood_Sexual_Abuse.aspx

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

Department of Homeland Security:

https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FBI_School_Shooter_Guide.pdf

World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/youth-violence

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html

Youth.gov:

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/violence-prevention

US Department of Justice:

https://www.ojp.gov/feature/youth-violence/overview

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/youth-violence

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html

Youth.gov:

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/violence-prevention

US Department of Justice:

https://www.ojp.gov/feature/youth-violence/overview

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to. This Episode contains risk factors, how to prevent and what we do when we are called to a suspected child abuse case.

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

Prevent Child Abuse America:

https://preventchildabuse.org/

CDC Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/index.html

Nemours Children's Health:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/child-abuse.html

Help Guide:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

Child Help:

https://www.childhelp.org/educator-resources/child-abuse-education-prevention-resources/

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Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to.

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

Prevent Child Abuse America:

https://preventchildabuse.org/

CDC Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/index.html

Nemours Children's Health:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/child-abuse.html

Help Guide:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

Child Help:

https://www.childhelp.org/educator-resources/child-abuse-education-prevention-resources/

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"Because the majority of the domestic violence awareness movement has focused on heterosexual relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been largely left out of the movement. However, recent research shows that LGBTQ members fall victim to domestic violence at equal or even higher rates." - The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

SUPPORT/SOURCES:

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

https://ncadv.org/blog/posts/domestic-violence-and-the-lgbtq-community

Human Rights Campaign:

https://www.hrc.org/news/common-myths-about-lgbtq-domestic-violence

Wings Program:

https://wingsprogram.com/domestic-violence-lgbtq-relationships-myths-similarities/

National LGBT Health Education Center:

https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TFIR-158_Intimate-Partner-Violence-Brief_web_spreads.pdf

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

https://www.thehotline.org/

Abuse Refuge Organization:

https://abuserefuge.org/domestic-violence-vs-intimate-partner-violence/

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence:

https://www.nrcdv.org/

Department of Justice: Domestic Violence:

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence

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"When conducting assessments or forensic exams with a victim of domestic violence (DV), any reported history of strangulation places the person at a higher risk for more serious violence or homicide by the hands of their intimate partner. By recognizing signs of strangulation, healthcare providers can help to mitigate long-term damage, properly document any evidence of abuse, and provide referrals for seeking safety assistance." - Sara Vehling

SUPPORT:

CDC Facts:

⁠https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/men-ipvsvandstalking.html⁠

Mayo Clinic:

⁠https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence-against-men/art-20045149⁠

Family Crisis Center:

https://www.familycrisiscenters.org/domestic-violence-against-men.php

HG Legal Resources:

https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/domestic-violence-against-men-40055

National Coalition Against

https://ncadv.org/

Abuse Refuge Organization:

https://abuserefuge.org/domestic-violence-vs-intimate-partner-violence/

National Resource Center on

https://www.nrcdv.org/

Department of Justice: Domestic

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

⁠https://www.thehotline.org/resources/the-dangers-of-strangulation/⁠

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children:

⁠https://naplesshelter.org/strangulation/⁠

Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention:

https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/

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Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.

SUPPORT:

CDC Facts:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/men-ipvsvandstalking.html

Mayo Clinic:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence-against-men/art-20045149

Family Crisis Center:

https://www.familycrisiscenters.org/domestic-violence-against-men.php

HG Legal Resources:

https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/domestic-violence-against-men-40055

National Domestic Violence

https://www.thehotline.org/

National Coalition Against

https://ncadv.org/

Abuse Refuge Organization:

https://abuserefuge.org/domestic-violence-vs-intimate-partner-violence/

National Resource Center on

https://www.nrcdv.org/

Department of Justice: Domestic

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence

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