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What is sexual violence? |
WHAT IS SEXUAL VIOLENCE? Sexual violence is defined as a sexual act committed against someone without that person’s freely given consent. Sexual violence is ... |
WHAT IS CONSENT? Consent is when someone agrees, gives permission, or says "yes" to sexual activity with other persons. Consent is always freely given... |
WHAT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT?.. Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition... |
WHAT IS RAPE? Rape is a violent crime involving sexual acts forced on one person by another. Rape is technically defined as forced penetration (with any body part ... |
WHAT IS DATE RAPE? Date rape is akin to acquaintance rape. In both cases the survivor knows the perpetrator, but has not consented to sexual intercourse. The term date often.. |
WHAT IS A FORENSIC EXAM? A forensic exam is done to collect and preserve evidence that can be used in court. For sexual assault, this is commonly referred to as a "rape ... |
WHAT IS DATING VIOLENCE? Dating violence or dating abuse is defined as the perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple ... |
WHAT IS STALKING? Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person ... |
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS? The most immediate person affected by sexual violence is the victim/survivor, but the effects of sexual violence also go far beyond ... |
