Citation

Fernandez PA. Australas. Med. J. 2011; 4(11): 596-602.

Affiliation

University of Queensland, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Australasian Medical Journal)

DOI

10.4066/AMJ.2011858

PMID

23386873

Abstract

Sexual Assault (SA) is a major public health and pervasive social problem that transcends socio-cultural bounds; with myriad bio-psychosocial effects on victims/survivors and the wider community. Indeed, survivors of SA suffer the effects of assault for a lifetime. A key aspect for practitioners working with individuals, families and communities affected by SA is to understand the background, nature and extent of the problem; as well as important medicolegal considerations and support services.

Language: en