''Physical Harm''
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MYTH:
If the victim was not
physically harmed, it will
be easy to get over a
sexual assault without any
long-term effects.


FACT:
Even if there is no evidence of
a sexual assault, trauma can
be caused by threats, verbal
abuse and fear.  These can
often have serious effects on
a person's emotional health.
The reactions can appear
immediately, or days, weeks
and sometimes months after the
assault.  Some effects are
trouble sleeping, eating,
and concentrating.
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Sexual Assault Care Centre
The Scarborough Hospital, Birchmount Campus
3030 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada
M1W 3W3
416-495-2555  TTY: 416-498-6739
http://www.sacc.to
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