Officially, the city seeks damages for homicides and accidental deaths caused by handguns. In reality, it is attempting to reign in an industry which many believe to be out of control. The cynical view of politics held by the American public can be traced back to the inept handling of the Vietnam war, the Watergate scandal, and of course, the election of Jimmy Carter. In my opinion this suspicion of elected officials, the supposed leaders of the country, has fragmented the nation and stifled its growth. Sexual violence is a public health problem Sexual violence is words and actions that violate a person sexually.
Sexual violence recognizes no income, age, gender sexual preference or cultural boundaries.
The effects of sexual violence go far beyond the victim, creating a public health problem that threatens the quality of all of our lives.