Sexual Abuse

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Sep 14, 2026

Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Young Adulthood and Mental Health Outcomes

This cohort study examines how depression and anxiety change around the timing of sexual harassment and abuse in young adulthood, using longitudinal data to distinguish mental health consequences from preexisting vulnerability.
Research

Jun 18, 2025

Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Metaverse Concerns About Crimes That Involve Targeting and Exploitation of Children

This report describes the potential effects that the metaverse—or a metaverse-like immersive online environment—could have on digital crimes that involve targeting and exploitation of children.
Commentary

May 7, 2025

California's ACEs Aware Program

In 2020, California launched ACEs Aware, a first-in-the-nation initiative to help identify and address the impact early trauma has on people's health. While the initiative has improved outcomes, it needs more support to fully realize its potential.
Research

Oct 16, 2024

Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve the Measurement and Application of Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimates

This report presents findings and recommendations from an expert workshop that focused on the types of information related to the prevalence and characteristics of trafficking that are most useful for practitioners working with trafficking survivors.
Research

Oct 8, 2024

Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment

Results of a workshop conducted by RAND and RTI International indicate that the greatest need in the area of elder mistreatment is research to support evidence-based, culturally appropriate approaches and widespread adoption of effective programs.
Commentary

May 30, 2024

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

The women of Sudan are ready to help design a peace movement that protects themselves and their children. Support from international actors and the African diaspora could go a long way in creating space for them to play a central role in Sudan's future.
Research

Jan 9, 2023

Psychological Harms and Treatment of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Adults: Systematic and Scoping Reviews to Inform Improved Care for Military Populations

Researchers conducted three evidence reviews on interventions for victims of sexual assault and harassment in military settings, barriers and facilitators to accessing care, and associations between victims and specific mental health conditions.
Research Summary

Jan 9, 2023

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings: A Review of Associated Mental Health Conditions, Treatments, and Access to Care

This brief describes three evidence reviews on psychological interventions for victims of sexual assault and harassment in the military, barriers and facilitators to care, and links between assault or harassment and specific mental health conditions.
Data Viz

Oct 20, 2022

Characteristics of Active-Duty Soldiers' Most Serious Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Experiences

This infographic presents characteristics of sexual harassment and sexual assault experiences among U.S. active-duty soldiers, with a focus on identifying differences across several demographic and military characteristics.
Research

Oct 20, 2022

Sexual Assault Experiences in the Active-Component Army: Variation by Year, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Installation Risk Level

Researchers describe the most common types of behaviors that occurred during active-component soldiers' most serious experiences of sexual assault, characteristics of alleged perpetrators, and times and places in which these experiences occurred.
Research Summary

Oct 20, 2022

Actions the Army Can Take to Reduce Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination

This research brief highlights top-line findings from four different projects that have implications for strategies to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault in the U.S. Army.
Research

Feb 24, 2022

Sex Trafficking and Substance Use: Identifying High-Priority Needs Within the Criminal Justice System

In this report, RAND researchers investigate the intersections between substance use disorder and sex trafficking and discuss how these issues complicate victims' identification and screening and their ability to access treatment and legal remedies.

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Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Young Adulthood and Mental Health Outcomes

Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Metaverse Concerns About Crimes That Involve Targeting and Exploitation of Children

California's ACEs Aware Program

Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve the Measurement and Application of Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimates

Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Psychological Harms and Treatment of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Adults: Systematic and Scoping Reviews to Inform Improved Care for Military Populations

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings: A Review of Associated Mental Health Conditions, Treatments, and Access to Care

Characteristics of Active-Duty Soldiers' Most Serious Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Experiences

Sexual Assault Experiences in the Active-Component Army: Variation by Year, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Installation Risk Level

Actions the Army Can Take to Reduce Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination

Sex Trafficking and Substance Use: Identifying High-Priority Needs Within the Criminal Justice System

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Sexual Abuse

Related Topics

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings

Poor Health of Irish Immigrants in England May Be Linked to Childhood Abuse

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Young Adulthood and Mental Health Outcomes

Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Metaverse Concerns About Crimes That Involve Targeting and Exploitation of Children

California's ACEs Aware Program

Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve the Measurement and Application of Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimates

Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Psychological Harms and Treatment of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Adults: Systematic and Scoping Reviews to Inform Improved Care for Military Populations

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings: A Review of Associated Mental Health Conditions, Treatments, and Access to Care

Characteristics of Active-Duty Soldiers' Most Serious Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Experiences

Sexual Assault Experiences in the Active-Component Army: Variation by Year, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Installation Risk Level

Actions the Army Can Take to Reduce Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination

Sex Trafficking and Substance Use: Identifying High-Priority Needs Within the Criminal Justice System

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