Screening for Sexual Violence: Gaps in Research and Recommendations for Change

VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women

This 19-page paper reviews the current research literature on screening for sexual violence in health care settings, including background data, the rationale for screening, extent of screening efforts, barriers, and possible settings. The article concludes with recommendations for a research and program agenda related to screening.

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