Title: Sexual Assault Definition, Statistics, Rape, Treatment & Prevention
Headings: Sexual Assault and Abuse
Sexual Assault and Abuse
What is sexual assault?
What does sexual assault include?
What does "consent" mean?
What is NOT considered consent in sexual activity?
Who commits sexual assault?
What is the average age a woman is sexually assaulted?
Can I be sexually assaulted by my partner or spouse?
What do I do if I've been sexually assaulted?
What do I do if I've been raped?
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How can I get help after a sexual assault?
What steps can I take to be safer in social situations?
Is there a link between alcohol and drugs and sexual assault?
Does sexual assault have long-term health effects?
How can I help someone who was sexually assaulted?
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Content: Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact, including rape, that happens without your consent. Sexual assault can include non-contact activities, such as someone "flashing" you (exposing themselves to you) or forcing you to look at sexual images. Sexual assault is also called sexual violence or abuse. Legal definitions of sexual assault and other crimes of sexual violence can vary slightly from state to state. If you've been assaulted, it is never your fault. What does sexual assault include? Sexual assault can include: Any type of sexual contact with someone who cannot consent, such as someone who is underage (as defined by state laws), has an intellectual disability, or is passed out (such as from drugs or alcohol) or unable to respond (such as from sleeping)
Any type of sexual contact with someone who does not consent
Rape
Attempted rape
Sexual coercion
Sexual contact with a child
Fondling or unwanted touching above or under clothes
Sexual assault can also be verbal, visual, or non-contact. It is anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual activities or attention. Other examples can include: