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Resource Materials on Sexual Assault

NCJ Number
76010
Date Published
1978
Length
18 pages
Annotation
This annotated list of sexual assault programs and printed materials cover rape programs, medical treatment, the criminal justice system's handling of sexual assault cases and miscellaneous materials.
Abstract
Materials included in the rape programs section include items on counseling procedures, community education, and self defense. Materials are from rape crisis centers in Boston, the District of Columbia, Louisville, Ky., and other cities. Other materials are from the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Rape and from advocacy groups in Ohio, Texas, and other states. The medical protocol section lists printed materials developed by a variety of sources dealing with the medical examination, interview, and treatment of victims of sexual assault. The criminal justice section lists printed materials dealing with police, legal action, and legislation related to sexual assault. In the final section, descriptions and lists of materials available from a variety of sexual assault programs around the country are provided. Availability information is provided for each item, and program addresses are listed. Over 60 annotated items are included, and information available from 6 programs is listed.