Citation

Harrison C, Parekh V. J. Forensic Leg. Med. 2022; 86: e102303.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102303

PMID

34999299

Abstract

Patients with underlying psychiatric conditions are vulnerable to the experience of sexual violence. Barriers and facilitators to disclosure exist, at the level of the individual, healthcare system, legal system and society in general. Management requires a trauma-informed approach with a focus on avoidance of stigma, optimisation of pre-existing psychiatric conditions and appropriate treatment of psychological sequalae. Preventive strategies by the patient, practitioner and healthcare system, may assist to reduce the risk of future sexual violence.

Language: en

Keywords

Forensic medicine; Mental disorders; Patient advocacy; Sex offences; Sexual trauma