Sexual Assault

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Sexual Assault happens when any kind of sexual contact or sexual act is committed without consent or the ability to give consent. While we often associate sexual assault with sex, it can occur in a variety of other ways.

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Examples of Sexual Assault:

• Rape: forced sex (penetrative and/or oral)

• Attempted Rape

• Flashing

• Unwanted fondling or touching (i.e. molestation)

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Myths vs Realities of Sexual Assault: 

Hover over the following misconceptions to reveal the true realities of sexual assault.

Want to know what to do in case a sexual assault happens? Or know a friend who may have been in an abusive relationship? Click here to learn about bystander intervention.