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The article offers information on issues concerning sexual and domestic abuse in the U.S. It highlights the growing incidents of abuse in different states as well as discusses issues about sexual violence in Fargo-Moorhead. Information regarding the key role of community leaders in preventing sexual and domestic violence is presented.

The article discusses the importance of medical forensic examination in sexual assault trials. It mentions that the examination conducted by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) or Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) to provide immediate care to victim as well as to collect evidence for testimony. It adds that poor medication to victims in hospitals is the reason for initiation of SANE and SAFE program which follows the guidelines from International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

The article focuses on psychological issues facing professionals working with trauma survivors concerning the negative physical, emotional, and cognitive effects that can occur in response to indirect exposure to trauma. It provides information about organizational trauma as well as studies focusing on the individual sources and impacts of secondary trauma.

The article presents information regarding protocol on sexual assault for victims to anonymously reporting in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It highlights principal of protocol that victims should be given time to collect and document evidence and decide whether they want to get engage in criminal justice process. It mentions the role of professionals like Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and prosecutors.

The article discusses a court case wherein the British House of Lords extended the deadline for some abused victims seeking compensation from their abusers. Employers of those abusers, particularly in health, social care and education, will be affected in some sectors. Previously, claimants were required to bring a claim for sexual assault within six years of their 18th birthday. Claims made after six years would not be considered by the courts.