Newsletter: Spring 2009

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Sexual Violence is a Public Health Issue

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) define sexual violence as "a public health problem." But it is more than a public health problem - it's a public health crisis. Victims of sexual violence suffer debilitating immediate and long-term physical, psychological and social effects, and when they are left untreated, or are poorly treated, victims face the risk of disease, disability and even death. Sexual violence is also a silent epidemic: Approximately 84% of rapes are not reported. The majority of victims do not talk about what happened to them because they are overwhelmed by feelings of fear, self-blame and social disgrace, and therefore do not seek the help necessary to heal. [more]

Community News

Safe Horizon Creates Rape Crisis Program In Brooklyn; Luba Lukova Poster Included In President Obama's Inauguration [more]

SAFE Fellowships

In 2008 the Alliance launched the SAFE Fellowship program. The Alliance would like to congratulate the 18 outstanding and dedicated medical professionals from four NYC boroughs that recognize the health care system as a major gateway for treating victims of sexual violence with a multidisciplinary, community-based approach. [more]

Alliance News

Introducing The NYC Sexual Assault Health And Forensic Services Training Institute (SAFETI); Partnering With The New York Academy Of Medicine; Alliance Receives Two Grants; more. [more]