Sexuelle Ubergriffe in Genf (2006 bis 2010) [Sexual assaults in Geneva between 2006 and 2010].

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_977F9851942D
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Sexuelle Ubergriffe in Genf (2006 bis 2010) [Sexual assaults in Geneva between 2006 and 2010].
Journal
Archiv Für Kriminologie
Author(s)
La Harpe R., Vlastos A.T.
ISSN
0003-9225 (Print)
ISSN-L
0003-9225
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
229
Number
3-4
Pages
117-125
Language
german
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
In Geneva, all sexual assault victims are examined both by a gynaecologist and a forensic pathologist with special training in clinical forensic medicine. Between 2006 and 2010, 473 victims were examined following such an assault. Over the years, the number of sexual assaults rose steadily. Most victims were aged between 15 and 30 years. The majority of the assaults occurred at night and on the weekend and often happened at the place where the perpetrator or the victim lived. Usually, the offender acted alone and was known to the victim. Many victims hesitate to present for an examination, which makes it difficult to collect evidence. Penetration was usually vaginal and without the use of a condom. Injuries on the body or genitals were seen in only half of the cases for the first ones and in less than one third for the second ones. Quite often (at least in 42 % of the cases), the victim consumed alcohol before the assault and the use of drugs--especially cannabis--was not uncommon either.
Keywords
Adolescent, Adult, Alcoholic Intoxication/epidemiology, Child, Child, Preschool, Circadian Rhythm, Cross-Sectional Studies, Expert Testimony, Female, Gynecological Examination, Hospitals, University, Humans, Infant, Middle Aged, Rape/legislation & jurisprudence, Rape/statistics & numerical data, Rectum/injuries, Seasons, Social Environment, Switzerland, Vagina/injuries, Young Adult
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