Understanding Sexual Violence

Question 1

According to the ______________ stranger rape is the least common context in which rape occurs.

Answer 1

National Crime Victimization Survey

Question 2

Where could you find the legal provisions for immigrant women who are victims of marital rape?

Answer 2

Violence Against Women Act

Question 3

Sexual violence exists on a/an _________ of behaviors.

Answer 3

continuum

Question 4

Rape statistics should be thought of as informed _______.

Answer 4

estimates

Question 5

The legal definition of sexual battery

Answer 5

…oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual battery does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Question 6

Examples of acts of sexual violence

Answer 6

sexually inappropriate jokes, unwanted touch exhibitionism, obscene phone calls, unwanted or forced vaginal, oral or anal penetration, harassing, suggestive remarks, voyeurism, and unwanted fondling

Question 7

Impact of sexual violence

Answer 7

Sexual violence can lead to long-term health problems such as chronic pain, headaches, stomach problems and STIs (sexually transmitted infections).

Question 8

Pregnancy

Answer 8

Rape results in approximately 32,000 pregnancies each year

Question 9

Economic Impact

Answer 9

Rape is estimated to cost victims $127 billion per year in medical expenses, lost productivity, treatment of psychological trauma, pain and suffering

Question 10

The majority of sexual violence victims ____ the perpetrator.

Answer 10

did know

Question 11

Over 60% of female victims were first victimized before the age of 18.

Answer 11

False; 42%

Question 12

Over 75% of sexual assault victims receive no public or private assistance/services.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

In Florida, it is estimated that one in six women are raped at some time in their lives.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Research indicates that rape by someone known by the survivor usually follows a three-stage pattern:

Answer 14

Intrusion, Desensitization, Isolation

Question 15

Intrusion

Answer 15

During the intrusion stage, the perpetrator may touch the survivor in a sexual or non-sexual way, make suggestive remarks or initiate conversations about intimate topics

Question 16

Desensitization

Answer 16

At the second stage, the perpetrator has insinuated himself into the potential victim’s life, and she becomes desensitized to the warning signs that she might have picked up on otherwise.

Question 17

Isolation

Answer 17

During the last stage of isolation, the perpetrator manages to isolate the victim, so the assault can occur.