Title: Types of Sexual Violence | RAINN
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Types of Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault
Child Sexual Abuse
Sexual Assault of Men and Boys
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Incest
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Types of Sexual Violence
The term "sexual violence" is an all-encompassing, non-legal term that refers to crimes like sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse. Many of these crimes are described below. Please note that the legal definition of crimes vary from state to state. There are often other crimes and forms of violence that arise jointly with crimes like sexual assault, and these are described as well. Sexual Assault
Sexual assault can take many different forms and be defined in different ways, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault. Read More
Child Sexual Abuse
When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. Read More
Sexual Assault of Men and Boys
Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity. Read More
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner. Read More
Incest
Regardless of how the law defines incest, unwanted sexual contact from a family member can have a lasting effect on the survivor.