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Repeated sexual victimization.

S B Sorenson1, J M Siegel, J M Golding

  • 1School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles.

Violence and Victims
|January 1, 1991
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Repeated sexual assault is common, with most victims experiencing multiple incidents. Victim characteristics do not predict further sexual assault after the first event, highlighting the need for contextual research.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexual assault is a significant public health issue with profound individual and societal impacts.
  • Understanding patterns of victimization is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of repeated sexual assault victimization.
  • To examine whether victim characteristics differentiate single from multiple sexual assault incidents.

Main Methods:

  • A large community-based survey was conducted with 433 sexual assault survivors.
  • Data collected included demographics, mental health status, and general functioning indicators.

Main Results:

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  • Two-thirds of sexual assault survivors reported multiple incidents, averaging 3.2 assaults per person.
  • No significant differences were found between single and multiple sexual assault victims regarding demographics, mental disorders, or general functioning.

    • Conclusions:

    • Personal characteristics do not appear to increase the risk of subsequent sexual assault once an initial victimization has occurred.
    • Future research should explore contextual factors and employ longitudinal methods to better understand repeated sexual victimization.