Presentation Information
[SY-48-03]Support Systems for Victims of Sexual Violence in Korea: The Current Reality of Digital Sexual Violence and Its Psychiatric Consequences, including PTSD
*Seungmin Bae (Gachon University Gil Medical Center(Korea))
Keywords:
PTSD,Digital Sexual Violence,Sexual Abuse
Digital sexual violence is a relatively recent concept, but it has become a rapidly growing crime worldwide. In South Korea, where access to the internet is relatively easy and mobile device penetration is high, the rate of increase in digital sexual violence and the evolution of related crimes are occurring at a rapid pace, drawing considerable concern from experts. In South Korea, there are two major national support systems for victims of sexual violence operated by public institutions. The first is the SUNFLOWER Center, which specializes in supporting victims of sexual crimes against children, adolescents, and women, and is operated with the support of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. The second is the SMILE Center, which is operated with the support of the Ministry of Justice, provides psychological support not only for sexual violence victims but also for victims of other serious crimes. This session aims to examine the characteristics of these centers and explore the current state of digital sexual violence, as well as its psychiatric consequences including PTSD, based on the experiences of these centers.