What to do if pregnancy is caused by sexual abuse
If pregnant from sexual abuse, do not bear this alone, but tell the truth to a nurse, doctor, or counselor. Do not hide it so that help can be provided that directly addresses the problem. Agencies that assist in the justice process include the One Stop Crisis Center, Children’s and Family Shelter, or the Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office.
In cases of sexual violence, it already falls under the indications for termination of pregnancy, and most victims choose to terminate the pregnancy. Moreover, pregnancies resulting from sexual abuse receive increased assistance rights, such as
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- Having the right to terminate the pregnancy legally, making assistance easier as well
- Having the right to request financial assistance in criminal cases from the Rights Protection Department, Ministry of Justice, in the amount of 30,000 baht, which many hospitals can process for assistance, or the victim can apply at the probation office in every province