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1 in 5 U.S. women victims of rape or attempted rape, new CDC study reveals

December 23, 2011BreakthroughIn the News0

According to a recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 18.3 percent of women in the United States have been sexually assaulted. Put more simply, one in five women have been raped or have experienced an attempted rape. Sexual violence is a major public health concern in the United States. [...]

Sexual Violence – forced pregnancy

January 29, 2010Pialiblog, In the News1

The other day I was lazing in the sun with my copy of Times of India and a big cup of tea. I was casually turning the pages and just reading the head lines of the main paper. By the time I reached page no. 20, I was yawning and wanted to close my eyes. [...]