Rape
Many rape victims suffer for years from PTSD and other long-term physical and mental effects of their sexual assault. Some victims suffer "a lifetime of torment." For a summary of research and case law regarding the long-lasting effects of rape, please click on attached file. In addition, see published article on PTSD and the One-Year Deadline for Asylum Applications 12/12/16
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The Laundon Inventory provides a checklist for symptoms of PTSD, often found in rape cases.
The Louise Inventory contains a set of detailed questions given to rape victims in order to gain an in depth knowledge about the life of the person before, during and after the rape.
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