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1
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note: violence and abuse is all about power and control

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e.g. rape is not about sex, it’s about power and control

2
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what’s the difference between uttering threats and outright sexual assault?

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uttering threats is putting pressure on a person to have sex;
sexual assault is about using force without consent

3
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what’re the different levels of sexual assault?

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level 1: sexual assault;
level 2: with a weapon;
level 3: aggravated, which wounds/endangers life;
statutory rape: sex with a minor <14 years

4
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what three things do you need to prove in court for sexual assault?

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occurrence;
identity;
consent

5
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what are some teen behaviour indicators of have been raped?

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antisocial behaviour;
truancy, running away;
eating disorders;
pregnancy, STDs;
depression, self abuse, suicide;
promiscuity, prostitution

6
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what does SCAN stand for?

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Suspected Child Abuse Neglect unit at SickKids

7
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note: don’t ask why questions in a teen rape history-taking session

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say “I’m sorry this happened” and reinforce that it wasn’t their fault

8
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note: ask rape patients to come back in 24 hours. They’re in shock and won’t remember what you’ve said

A

ok

9
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what are symptoms of the acute phase (disorganization) of rape trauma syndrome?

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fear, anxiety, anger;
can be outwardly composed;
somatic symptoms are skeletal muscle tension, GI irritability, GU disturbance

10
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what are symptoms of the long term phase (reorganization) of rape trauma syndrome?

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difficulty with relationships;
increased dependence;
disruption and change in lifestyle;
anger towards offender/legal system/everything;
sexual dysfunction

11
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what are some symptoms of PTSD?

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recognisable stressor;
re-experiencing the trauma;
avoidance;
persistent negative alteration in cognition and mood;
alterations in arousal

12
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how long do the symptoms have to exist for before diagnosing PTSD?

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1 month

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