Sexual assault refers to any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity or contact. It can involve a range of behaviors, including but not limited to rape, attempted rape, unwanted sexual touching, groping, or coerced sexual acts. Sexual assault can occur between strangers, acquaintances, partners, or within familial relationships. It is a traumatic experience that can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects on survivors. It is important to emphasize that consent is a crucial aspect of any sexual interaction, and sexual activity without consent is a violation of a person’s rights and boundaries.
TYPES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Rape: Is the non-consensual penetration of the victim’s body, which can involve vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, using physical force, coercion, or manipulation.
- Drug-Facilitated Assault: Is a drug-facilitated assault as sexual assault facilitated by the administration of drugs or alcohol to incapacitate the victim, making them unable to resist or consent to sexual activity.
- Sexual Harassment: Is an unwanted or unwelcome sexual advances, comments, gestures, or behavior that create a hostile or intimidating environment, and may include verbal harassment, groping, or unwanted touching.