Sexual Abuse Against Women – What You Need to Know An average of ten million men and women are abused by an intimate partner in the United States each year. One in three women have experienced some form of physical abuse, one in seven women have been injured by their partners and one in ten have been raped. A study, carried out by a non profit organization and the San Diego Center on Gender Equity and Health, was conducted on two thousand American adults. The study was carried out in early 2019 where it was found that eighty-one percent of the women and forty-three percent of the men had experienced sexual harassment at some point, of which only fifteen percent of the women and sixteen percent of the men had reported it to authorities. The Victim There are a few things you need to know when it comes to sexual abuse against women. For the victim, there are a few important things to bear in mind when it comes to dealing with this type of situation. This can be a very traumatic time and that is completely understandable, which is why it's important that you follow some steps to ensure that the person who abused you is brought to justice. As the victim, the first thing you want to do is get yourself to safety, away from the abuser. Once you find yourself in a safe and secure environment, you want to make contact with authorities. You can head down to your nearest police station or hospital or you can phone them from home. Ensure the first thing you do is report the crime. Sexual abuse against women is one of the least reported crimes in the United States today. The Accused If you have been accused of sexual abuse against women, then there are some steps you need to take. Whether you are guilty or completely innocent, you want to ensure that you secure legal representation without delay. This is a very serious charge, which could have a negative impact on the rest of your life, so you want to ensure you have the best lawyer at your side throughout this daunting and worrying process. It's important that when accused that you comply with authorities, but don't answer any questions without your lawyer present. This can sound confusing. But if accused and taken down to the station for questioning, don't fight the officers. Ensure you advise them that you will not answer any questions until your lawyer is present. This is your right. This way your attorney can ensure that the right procedures are followed and your rights are upheld.
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