by Amber Fredrick, TSS Group Member Among the many burdens of sexual assault are the economic costs. For example: Sexual violence contributes to preventable healthcare costs, lost income, legal expenses, and housing instability (Wessells & Kostelny, 2022). The economic consequences of sexual violence can persist for years, often compounding trauma and stress (Peterson et al.,Continue reading “Economic Costs of Sexual Violence: #SAAM2026”