How to Recognize Sexual Abuse in Mental Health Facilities

Sexual Assault in Psychiatric Facilities Part 2: How to Recognize Sexual Abuse in Mental Health Facilities

Sexual assault in psychiatric facilities is one of the most prevalent, yet least-discussed forms of sexual assault. How can we recognize when such assaults are happening? What can we do to raise awareness of the danger?

In our previous blog post, we highlighted the issue of sexual assault in psychiatric facilities. Despite its frequency, it is regularly left out of public discussions on sexual assault and abuse. Recognizing when it occurs is the first step in raising awareness of the issue as a whole.

In Part 2 of this blog installment, we will review ways to recognize when sexual assault may be happening in a psychiatric facility, and will suggest ways that we can begin to increase public awareness of these heinous assaults. Read on to learn more about what can be done.