This study examines the differential effects of sexual
revictimization in a community sample of 248 African-American and
White American women, ages 18 to 36. Two classifications of sexual
revictimization over the life course were used to assess the effects
on later sexual and psychological functioning. The findings suggest
that unintended pregnancies and abortions were significantly
associated with sexual revictimization. Women who reported more than
one incident in both childhood and adulthood were also likely to have
multiple partnerships and brief sexual relationships. The findings are
discussed within the context of the dynamics of sexual revictimization
and its effects. Suggestions are offered for therapeutic strategies
with survivors in order to minimize the effects of sexual
revictimization.