Chapter
Sexual Violence
From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif
Concepts
- SV Impacts
"Sexual Violence (SV) refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained or freely given. Anyone can experience SV, but most victims are female. The person responsible for the violence is typical
- SV Scope
"SV is a significant problem in the United States: Among high school students surveyed nationwide, about 8% reported having been forced to have sex. The percentage of those having been forced to ever
- Risk Factors
"Certain factors can increase the risk for SV. However, the presence of these factors does not mean that SV will occur. Risk factors for perpetration include being male; having friends that are sexual
- Prevention Strategies
"The ultimate goal is to stop SV before it begins. Efforts at many levels are needed to accomplish this. Some examples include engaging high school students in mentoring programs or other skill-based