IMPACT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN
Rape is the most horrendous of all forms of sexual violence and is one of the most heinous crimes that can be committed against a person. The effects on victims often result in life-long trauma and dire consequences. These include but are not limited to: 5
THE PHILIPPINES CURRENTLY HAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
! Poor psychosocial development ! Lower self-esteem ! Negative view of others and the world ! Self-harming behavior such as depression, anxiety and suicide ! Drinking & substance problems ! Increased risk-taking behavior
! Sexually transmitted diseases ! Teenage pregnancy
raising the age of consent
DARKER SIDE OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES
can decrease high rates of teenage pregnancies
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION 9
Many early pregnancies may also be attributed to sexual abuse and rape. 6
approx. 100k of 150k births to teenage mothers were fathered by significantly older partners [aged 15-19] 7
4 National Objectives for Health Survey of the Department of Health (2000) 5 NBS-VAC Systematic Literature Review 6 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1228935/fwd-the-darker-side-of- teenage-pregnancies-some-of-incidents-stem-from-abuse-rape 7 Ibid 8 Noll, J., Shenk, C., & Putnam, K. (2009). Childhood Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Pregnancy: A Meta-analytic Update. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 366-378 9 http://nyc.gov.ph/nyc-raising-statutory-rape-coverage-will-curb- teen-prostitution/
Supplemental analysis suggested that 4-5 out of 10 pregnant adolescents may had have a prior history of child sexual abuse. 8
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