Title: Rape and Sexual Assault
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Content: Medical protocols have been developed and widely accepted. The mental health impact of rape is well documented in the literature, and the practices of mental health professionals have improved. Although the treatment of rape victims today is vastly different from three decades ago, many victims still do not receive the assistance and treatment they need. Statistical Overview
Obtaining an accurate measurement of rape and other types of sexual assault is a challenge. Determining the scope and nature of rape and other types of sexual assault depends on how these crimes are defined and measured. It is important to note that statistics are derived from different sources employing different practices to gather information. In 1997, there were 96,122 reported forcible rapes. ( Federal Bureau of Investigation. ( released November 22, 1998). Crime in the United States, Uniform Crime Reports, 1997, p.26.