Health & Forensic Service Updates The Alliance is launching an innovative public information campaign this summer to raise widespread awareness about the many comprehensive services available to sexual assault victims throughout New York City. The NYCDOH has certified 19 Emergency Departments as SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Centers of Excellence. A multimedia campaign is being developed which will spread the message that free, private, compassionate, and victim-centered care is available at these centers. [Read more.] |
FAQ: How does rape affect men differently from women?
<< First
|
< Previous
|
Contents
|
Next >
|
Last >>
Rape affects men in many ways similar to women. Anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, fear, numbness, self-blame, helplessness, hopelessness, suicidal feelings and shame are common reactions of both male and female survivors. In some ways, though, men react uniquely to being sexually assaulted. Immediately after an assault, men may show more hostility and aggression rather than tearfulness and fear. Over time, they may also question their sexual identity, act out in a sexually aggressive manner, and even downplay the impact of the assault.
<< First
|
< Previous
|
Contents
|
Next >
|
Last >>
|
Featured Artist:
Marta Sanchez
Sarah Jane Johnson
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
contact | privacy policy | webmanager@svfreenyc.org
Graphic design: Worksight, Programming: Clever Name Here