gang rape
Collective sexual violence
Gang rape is sexual assault committed by multiple perpetrators against a single victim.
The term emphasizes both the violence of rape and the group dynamic that enables it—participants may act with greater brutality than they would alone.
The documentary examined a gang rape case that sparked nationwide protests.
As a verb: She was gang-raped by soldiers during the conflict.
One still alive after
- victimOne harmed by another
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
therapy · recovery · healing · anxiety · depression · shame · fear · isolation
Violent offensive act
- felonySerious criminal offense
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
- convictionFirmly held belief
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
defendant · accomplice · conspiracy · indictment · arraignment · sentencing · verdict · incarceration
State of perceiving reality
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- educationSystematic development of mind
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
reform · legislation · accountability · justice · solidarity · documentary · testimony · speaking out
survivor
One still alive after
- victimOne harmed by another
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
counseling · therapy · recovery · healing · anxiety · depression · shame · fear · isolation · traumatized
assault
Violent offensive act
- felonySerious criminal offense
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
- convictionFirmly held belief
prosecution · defendant · accomplice · conspiracy · indictment · arraignment · sentencing · verdict · incarceration · testimony
awareness
State of perceiving reality
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- educationSystematic development of mind
protest · reform · legislation · accountability · justice · solidarity · documentary · testimony · speaking out · hotline