SEXUAL VIOLENCE
ADVOCACY
Sexual violence is defined as being forced or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity without giving consent including rape, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation. At SAAF, we provide advocacy for sexual and domestic violence victims. We can help with social, legal, and judicial systems, including protection orders and sexual assault restraining orders. We also provide safety planning and transitional housing. We can provide sexual assault forensic examination with a SANE nurse and also give referral to medical, mental health, and other services.
Some Effects of Abuse
Physical
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Bruises
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Sprains or breaks
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Shortness of breath/Panic attacks
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Chronic fatigue
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Changes in eating/sleeping
Mental
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Post-traumatic stress: flashbacks, nightmares, extreme anxiety
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Dissociation
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Suicidal thoughts
Emotional
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Feeling of hopelessness
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Apprehension about the future
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Inability to trust
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Unmotivated