JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sexual assault care: Explaining the Surge in ED Visits.

  • Published In: Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly, 2024, v. 17, n. 1. P. 67 1 of 3

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hornor, Gail; Pierce-Weeks, Jennifer 3 of 3

Abstract

This article highlights the dramatic increase (1533%) in the rate of sexual assault visits to emergency rooms over a 13-year period. The authors attribute this rise to heightened public awareness spurred by movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp which, thankfully, have empowered survivors to seek help. Historically, sexual assault survivors have encountered challenges to receiving traumainformed medical care that addresses their unique physical and psychological needs. The authors advocate for the implementation of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs as well as the establishment of accreditation standards for hospitals to ensure the availability of trained examiners. Addressing these challenges is vital to improving the health outcomes of sexual assault survivors and supporting their recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 17, Issue 1, p67
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1941-7462
  • Accession Number:180961093
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