Penelope
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- Jul 15, 2014
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How sad is this, how sad is the Potus. How very sad of the women who attended that rally, as they were applauding and roaring in laughter and agreement. How very sad from a loser Potus to loser people.
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The likelihood that a person suffers suicidal or depressive thoughts increases after sexual violence.
· 94% of women who are raped experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the two weeks following the rape.9
· 30% of women report symptoms of PTSD 9 months after the rape.
· 33% of women who are raped contemplate suicide.
· 13% of women who are raped attempt suicide.
· Approximately 70% of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime.
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Sexual Violence in the Military Often Goes Unreported
18,900 military members experienced unwanted sexual contact in the fiscal year ending September, 2014.16
· 4.3% of active duty women and 0.9% of active duty men experienced unwanted sexual contact in FY14.
· Of the 18,900 survivors, 43% of females and 10% of males reported.
Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics | RAINN
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The likelihood that a person suffers suicidal or depressive thoughts increases after sexual violence.
· 94% of women who are raped experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the two weeks following the rape.9
· 30% of women report symptoms of PTSD 9 months after the rape.
· 33% of women who are raped contemplate suicide.
· 13% of women who are raped attempt suicide.
· Approximately 70% of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime.
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Sexual Violence in the Military Often Goes Unreported
18,900 military members experienced unwanted sexual contact in the fiscal year ending September, 2014.16
· 4.3% of active duty women and 0.9% of active duty men experienced unwanted sexual contact in FY14.
· Of the 18,900 survivors, 43% of females and 10% of males reported.
Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics | RAINN