Background Information
Sexual assault is unlawful sexual contact carried out against the will of a person or against a person incapable of giving consent. Use the following sources to learn more about sexual assault and the medical, legal, and social issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of Women's HealthProvides practical information, historical aspects, and future directions on a variety of women's health topics, including reproductive issues.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public HealthContains entries on abortion, women's health, reproductive health, and other public health issues.
- Encyclopedia of Sex and GenderAddresses issues of sex and gender at the personal and social level.
- Encyclopedia of RapeComprehensive resource on sexual coercion, abuse, and assault.