Sexual Assault Information
Sexual violence/assault is a term meant to include any type of unwanted sexual contact.
This can include words and actions of a sexual nature including, but not limited to:
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Rape
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Sexual assault
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Incest
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Child sexual assault
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Date and acquaintance rape
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Commercial sexual exploitation (i.e. prostitution)
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Sexual harassment
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Sexual or anti—LGBTQ bullying
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Exposure and voyeurism
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Forced participation in the production of pornography
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Sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, geography, ability, appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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Statistics:
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Nearly 63% of women and 24% of men experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime (CDC, 2010).
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In most cases, the assault was committed by someone the person knew (CDC, 2010).