Talking Points: American Journal of Preventive Medicine Releases Data on Rape-Related Pregnancy in the US
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2019
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National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Abstract
Using 2010-2012 data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) (Smith et al., 2017), the article “Rape-Related Pregnancy and Association With Reproductive Coercion in the U.S.” is the first study since 1996 to provide nationally representative information on rape-related pregnancy (Basile et al., 2018). Highlights from the report are provided below, as well as recommendations for improving services and prevention. (NSVRC Abstract)
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Fact Sheet
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Survey Results, Rape, Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Intimate Partners, Spouse Abuse, Victim to Offender Relationship, Reproductive Coercion, Birth Control
Citation
(2019). Talking Points: American Journal of Preventive Medicine Releases Data on Rape-Related Pregnancy in the US. National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2 pgs.