PSYC 331 Study Guide - Aggravated Sexual Assault, Modus Operandi, Sexual Assault
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Victims do not feel that the matter is important enough. They believe the matter has already been dealt with. They feel the matter is too personal, or they simply don"t want to involve the police. Prior to 1983, rape: a male person commits rape when he has sexual intercourse with a female person who is not his wife without her consent. Rape: any non-consensual sexual act by either a male of a female person to either a male or a female person, regardless of the relationship of the people involved. Sexual assault severity levels: simple sexual assault (max sentence 10 years, sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm (max 14 years, aggravated sexual assault (max life) Short term consequences for victims: 70% children experience psychological symptoms. Long term: substance abuse, depression, eating disorders and prostitution. Acute crisis phase: lasts for a few days-several weeks.
