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Republic Act no. 11648
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER PROTECTION AGAINST RAPE AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE, INCREASING THE AGE FOR DETERMINING THE COMMISSION OF STATUTORY RAPE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE REVISED PENAL CODE,” REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8353, ALSO KNOWN AS “THE ANTI-RAPE LAW OF 1997,” AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION ACT”
Molestation is the term for harmful sexual activity committed by one person against another. Sexual abuse is often referred to as sexual abuse. Molestation frequently refers to a sexual assault against a young kid, but sexual abuse describes an ongoing series of sexual assaults. Sexual assault is commonly committed through force or by taking advantage of another. The issue of sexual violence is widespread. A depression or anxiety illness may develop due to abuse, shock, dread, and despair. However, treatment, coping mechanisms, and social support can lessen the load and aid in the recovery of survivors. Trauma from sexual assault is possible. In one study, 94% of women who had been assaulted in the two weeks before reported having PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, insomnia, hypervigilance, and avoidance.
Additionally, they had issues with rage, anxiety, and despair. However, evidence indicates that up to 90% of survivors may eventually recover naturally. To assist you in coping with this traumatic situation, mental health specialists are always available.
This study examined the relationship between the case, its characteristics, mother support, and the kid's psychopathology and the prosecution of child sexual assault cases.
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