Sexual assault is an act of aggression or hostility that targets sexuality. Sexual assaults can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person into sexual contact without consent. This contact is often unwanted and prevents the victim from controlling their body. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation.
What are types of sexual assault?
Here is a list of some of the more common types of sexual assault:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault of Men and Boys
- Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
Child sexual abuse
The sexual abuse of children is the sexual molestation or sexual assault of a child.
Intimate partner sexual abuse
Intimate partner sexual abuse is a form of domestic violence that occurs when one partner forces or attempts to force the other partner to engage in unwanted sexual activity. This situation can include anything from unwanted touching and kissing to oral sex or intercourse. Intimate partner sexual abuse is a serious crime that can have long-lasting effects on the victim.
Drug facilitated sexual assault
Sexual assault of men and boys
Sexual assault of adult men and boys is a significant public health problem in the United States. The majority of sexual assaults on men and boys involve unwanted sexual contact between males.
How can I find a sexual assault lawyer?
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