Title: Mental Health Impact of Rape
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Content: Without accurate information, it is difficult to develop policies and programs to meet victims� needs. The National Women�s Study identified several critical concerns. To determine whether victims� concerns have changed over time, the study divided these concerns into two categories: all rape victims vs. victims that had been raped within the previous five years (1987-91). The changes in concerns included: The victim�s relatives knowing about the assault: Relatively little change over time. Seventy-one percent of all victims and 66% of victims within past five years are concerned about relatives finding out about the rape. People blaming the victim: Rape victims are concerned about being blamed for the rape, and this has not changed over time.