http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/pipvcluc.htm

Examines the characteristics and legal processing of more than 3,700 cases of intimate partner violence in 16 large urban counties. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

http://www.unodc.org/documents/human-trafficking/Trafficking_in_Persons_in_Europe_09.pdf

Covers human trafficking flows in Europe, profiles of the offenders and their victims, mostly young women, and national legal responses to human trafficking. From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_health/contra2008-9.pdf

Reports the results of a survey of British women under 50, their use and knowledge of contraception methods, sterilizations and vasectomies, sexual behavior and condom use, and knowledge of sexually transmitted infections. From the Office for National Statistics.

http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/227744.pdf

Reports on the results of the most comprehensive national survey on the incidence and prevalence of children's exposure to violence. 46% of the children surveyed were assaulted at least once in the past year. From the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/fvv.htm

Provides current findings on declining trend of fatal and nonfatal violent crimes committed against women. Covers characteristics of crimes and victims with a focus on intimate partner violence and stalking. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics

http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/reports/plus/e0904/final.pdf

Investigates trends in allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of prisoners by federal prison employees from 2001 to 2008 and the effectiveness of effots to deter such abuse. Reports some progress but continuing abuses by various occupational categories of prison employees; offers 21 recommendations for preventing sexual abuse of prisoners. From the Office of the Inspector General of the Justice Department.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40782.pdf

Reviews the background since the 1993 compromise legislation on gays in the military, analyzes discharge statistics, and discusses recent legislative proposals. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/pdca09.htm

Presents data collection activities, surveys, and released reports dealing with incidents of sexual violence in adult and juvenile correctional facilities. Report is required annually by Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

http://nprec.us/publication/report/

Calls upon corrections authorities to identify vulnerable inmates, enforce stricter monitoring of prison facilities, and provide better medical care. Argues that tolerance of sexual abuse of prisoners is incompatible with American values. Reports on the nine findings on the problems of sexual abuse in prisons and recommends policies and practices to remedy the problems. From the Commission.

http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2009/index.htm

Offers country by country reports on forced labor involving migrants, children and women. Also includes sections on child soldiers, sex trafficking, and involuntary domestic servitude. From the State Department.

http://www.childabusecommission.com/rpt/

Lengthy, multi-volume report on the abuse of Irish children in residential church-run schools for poor, orphaned or delinquent youth. Covers incidents from the 1930s to the 1990s when the schools were closed. From the Commission created by the Irish government.