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Whilst as inherently damaging as any other form of highly intrusive physical assault, the psychological effects of rape often depend on taboo and post-traumatic intervention. | Whilst as inherently damaging as any other form of highly intrusive physical assault, the psychological effects of rape often depend on taboo and post-traumatic intervention. | ||
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Rape is generally described as a crime - generally more severe and taboo than other forms of assault. Some forms of rape are particularly hard to define - for example [[Child rape]]. | |||
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*[[Statutory Rape]] | *[[Statutory Rape]] | ||
*[[Sexual Abuse]] | *[[Sexual Abuse]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:42, 12 October 2008
Rape is physically coerced penetrative sex, and according to victimologists, may include all forms of sexual contact between an adult and a (usually prepubescent) child.
Whilst as inherently damaging as any other form of highly intrusive physical assault, the psychological effects of rape often depend on taboo and post-traumatic intervention.
Law
Rape is generally described as a crime - generally more severe and taboo than other forms of assault. Some forms of rape are particularly hard to define - for example Child rape.