Trump advocates for sexual assault prevention

President Donald J. Trump recently deemed April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, committing to fight and raise awareness about sexual abuse, which occurs more than 300,000 times every year in the United States, according to a statement released by the White House.

“As we recognize National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we are reminded that we all share the responsibility to reduce and ultimately end sexual violence,” Trump said in the statement. “As a Nation, we must develop meaningful strategies to eliminate these crimes, including increasing awareness of the problem in our communities, creating systems that protect vulnerable groups, and sharing successful prevention strategies.”

“My administration, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services, will do everything in its power to protect women, children, and men from sexual violence,” he continued. “This includes supporting victims, preventing future abuse, and prosecuting offenders to the full extent of the law.”

Trump noted his executive order on creating a task force on crime reduction and public safety to reduce crime, such as sexual assault.

To highlight the importance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Healio Internal Medicine presents the latest news coverage regarding sexual violence.

How PCPs can identify, discuss sexual assault with adolescent patients

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Researchers find sexting, sexualized online activity significantly prevalent among sexually abused adolescents

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One-third of female physician–scientists report sexual harassment

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Childhood physical, sexual abuse associated with increased risk for developing ulcerative colitis

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