Sexual assault is a term for any unwanted sexual contact, such as unwanted touching, fondling, or groping, or even rape. The following are some legal definitions of sexual violence and other related acts that may help name what has happened to you or someone you know. If what happened to you or someone you know does not seem to fit into one of these categories, it does not mean that you were not harmed. Despite these numbers, sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes, with 60% still being unreported.
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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in which submission to or rejection of such conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s work or school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or school environment.
Sexual violence can have psychological, emotional, and physical effects on a survivor. These effects aren’t always easy to deal with, but with the right help and support they can be managed. Learning more can help you find the best form of care to begin the healing process. DEPRESSION, FLASHBACKS,and POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER can all be effects of any Sexual violence