These can range from crisis phone lines to shelters. Often times, women make the first contact after visiting the emergency room. Thirty percent of women who visit emergency rooms do so because of physical abuse. Emergency room health care workers are skilled in this area and can provide you with referrals. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse or rape is forced sexual intercourse performed against the will of the victim.
Force can take the form of physical violence, coercion or threat of harm.
Immediate medical attention is important as 66 percent of women experience trauma and physical injuries. Also essential to recovery is psychosocial support including counseling, support from friends and family, and reestablishing safety. Medical establishments, social groups and agencies, family and friends can all be supportive and sources of referrals if you are the victim of sexual assault. The physical trauma as well as guilt, anxiety, helplessness and other psychological trauma experienced during sexual assault deserves prompt attention. Not all exercises or diets are suitable for everyone.