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assault information & statisics

Hello everyone.

I would like to leave a few bits of information and statistics on this page following the imagine above. Assault is not a joke and should be taken very seriously.

What is Assault & What are the different classifications?

Assault is defined as an unlawful physical attack or threat of attack. Assaults may be classified as aggravated or simple. Rape, attempted rape, and sexual assaults are excluded from this category, as well as robbery and attempted robbery. The severity of assaults ranges from minor threats to incidents which are nearly fatal.  Assault is categorized as --

Aggravated assault - Attack or attempted attack with a weapon, regardless of whether or not an injury occurred and attack without a weapon then serious injury results

With injury - An attack without a weapon when serious injury results or an attack with a weapon involving any injury. Serious injury includes broken bones, lost teeth, internal injuries, loss of consciousness, and any unspecified injury requiring two or more days of hospitalization

Threatened with a weapon - Threat or attempted attack by an offender armed with a gun, knife, or other object used as a weapon, not resulting in victim injury

Simple assault - Attack without a weapon resulting either in no injury, minor injury (for example, bruises, black eyes, cuts, scratches or swelling) or in undetermined injury requiring less than 2 days of hospitalization. Also includes attempted assault without a weapon

With minor injury - An attack without a weapon resulting in such injuries as bruises, black eyes, cuts or in undetermined injury requiring less than 2 days of hospitalization

Without injury - An attempted assault without a weapon not resulting in injury*

*The above information was taken from the Bureau of Justice of the United States of America.

Assault Statistics
The United States has experienced a decline assaults each year since 1990. In 1990 the number of assaults totaled to 424.1 while the number recorded in 2019 was 250.2. These statistics are based on rate per 100,000 population.

Assault Prevention
1. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Hotline (RAINN) | Safety & Prevention Against Sexual Assault
https://www.rainn.org/safety-prevention

2. CDC | Sexual Violence Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention

3. Defense Intelligence Agency | Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
https://www.dia.mil/About/SAPR/

Who to Call in the Case of a Sexual Assault
•United States
-National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

•Any Other Nations
-Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) and you'll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.

•Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:

1. Confidential support from a trained staff member
2. Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
3. Someone to help you talk through what happened
4. Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
5. Referrals for long term support in your area
6. Information about the laws in your community
7. Basic information about medical concerns

Closing Statements
Sexual Assault is never okay. If you or someone you know has been sexual assaulted in any way, please report the case and make sure to call a hotline near you. Stay safe out there my friends 🤍

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