Title: What Is Considered Sexual Assault? - HealthyWomen
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What Is Considered Sexual Assault?
It's important to understand what sexual assault means so you can recognize it and hopefully help prevent it.
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What Is Considered Sexual Assault? It's important to understand what sexual assault means so you can recognize it and hopefully help prevent it. HealthyWomen Editors
14 Apr 2017
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It's something you may be uncomfortable talking about. But it's important to understand the term "sexual assault," so you can recognize it and hopefully help prevent it if you, your child, a relative or friend ever faces it. And, unfortunately, sexual assault may be part of your life. According to the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one in five women has been raped and almost half of women have experienced another type of sexual assault. Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or ability. It's typically committed by a friend, acquaintance, relative or partner. It's usually committed by someone the victim knows, though it can be committed by a stranger.