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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Content: 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. Both men and women commit it, but men predominantly commit these crimes. Types of sexual assault
Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. Consent is a clear "yes" to sexual activity. You know and understand what is going on and what you want to do, and you're sober. It's OK to consent and change your mind, even after sexual activity has started.