Essential Articles About Aspects of Sexual Assault
Moderators and members of Pandora's Aquarium have written and collected a number of articles for rape and sexual abuse survivors and their supporters. These articles are about rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse, as well as issues that survivors struggle with. Each will open in a new window at it's Pandora's Aquarium address.

Click on the links to see lists of Articles:

Rape, Sexual Abuse, & Sexual Assault

If you have just been raped.  Tips on what to do after rape or sexual assault. Was it My Fault? Self-blame and Survivors.  Rape and sexual abuse victims often blame themselves for what happened and ask.  Please know that it was not your fault Common Responses to Trauma - and Coping Strategies For Survivors of Gang Rape Grey Area Rape Rape and Pregnancy.  Pregnant after rape and wondering what to do? Memory and Abuse.  Discusses "false memory syndrome" and child sexual abuse. For women survivors of intimate partner rape. Were you raped by a spouse or partner? Real Rape: What Nobody's Telling You: Real rape isn't usually violent, and the rapist is often someone you know.

Caring for Yourself after Sexual Violence

The Invisible Epidemic: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory & the Brain Sexual Violence and Grief: Will the pain ever end? Confronting an Abuser: Discusses confronting your abuser, physically or mentally PTSD and Art Therapy Grounding: Coping with stressful periods in your life The importance of self-care Identifying and overcoming hurt from others.  Secondary wounding hurts. Making the Decision to Get Help Dealing with Triggers Ten Steps to Fostering Gentleness & Compassion in Yourself Be Gentle with Your Pain: Alternatives for those who are hurting A Recovery Bill of Rights for Trauma Survivors: Within your lives and in therapy Coping with Anniversaries: The anniversary of your rape does not have to be traumatic Countering Self-Blame

Legal Action after Rape and Sexual Abuse

Reporting a Rape Medical Information: Rape kit and evidence collection procedures

Eating Disorders after Rape and Sexual Abuse

Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones Eating Disorders: Physical and Medical Complications Eating Disorders: Signs & Symptoms Definitions

Secondary Survivors and Supporters

Tips for Friends and Family of Rape & Sexual Abuse Survivors More Tips for Secondary Survivors: What can you say to help a survivor?

Issues Related to Sexual Violence

Stalking: Facts & Resources Suicide Risk Factors My Journey from R.A.D. Student to R.A.D. Instructor:  An inspiring article about the Rape Aggression Defense self-defense course for women.

Academic Articles

These are academic, referenced articles on topics of sexual violence.  All are available in PDF format.  Adobe Reader is required to view these files.  If it is not already installed on your computer, you can download it here. Child Sexual Abuse in India An Examination of Prostitution & Rape & the Response of the Church How to Pastor to Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors Theories of Sexual Coercion Sexual Assault and Young People: Research Supporting Education about Sexual Assault for Middle School Students