Defining the Adolescent Cancer Survivor Population The cohort of adolescent cancer survivors (ACS) represents a growing segment of the long-term survivor population, defined generally as individuals diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 13 and 24, although clinical definitions often vary slightly. This population is distinct from both pediatric and adult oncology patients, facing unique […]
Defining Assault Victimization and Scope Assault victimization refers fundamentally to the experience of being subjected to an unlawful physical attack or the threat of immediate physical harm by another individual. While legal definitions often hinge on intent, means, and severity—differentiating between simple assault (often involving minor injury or threat) and aggravated assault (involving serious bodily […]
The Context of Non-Reporting: A Global Crisis Sexual assault remains one of the most severely underreported crimes globally, creating a significant disparity between the prevalence of victimization and official crime statistics. This phenomenon of non-reporting is not accidental; rather, it is sustained by a complex interplay of psychological, socio-cultural, and systemic obstacles that effectively silence […]