Sexual Assault
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence occurs when the abuser uses sex to control the partner and to fulfill his or her own needs alone.
POSSIBLE SIGNS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE:
- any unwanted or forced sexual contact with partner or others
- withholding sexual, physical or intimate contact
- exposure to and / or forced participation in pornography
- refusal to use protection to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases
- sexually humiliating and demeaning comments, jokes or accusations
Sexual assault is any form of sexual activity done to a person without their consent, or who is unable to consent. If you have been kissed, touched or forcibly penetrated against your will you have been sexually assaulted. It is against the law.
Sexual assault is not about sex or sexuality. It is an act of power and control!
We all have a right to be free from assault, and we all have a shared responsibility to make that happen. This website is designed to give you practical information to help you if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted. It tells you what to look for, how to respond, and who to call for help.