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So, I'm here to help.
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What is sexual assault?
It is any form of nonconsented sexual act. It includes rape, attempted rape, molesting, forced kissing, and sexting. It can also be verbal or visual. Examples of this are voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment. * It can even be sexually inappropriate instant messages, e-mails, or any other form of internet communication. (You would know if you saw some of the trolls in the GD.)
When is it considered sexual assault?
When they don't have your permission.
When you are physically forced into it.
When you are threatened into it.
When you were begged into it and you give in.
When you are drugged and they do it.
When you are drunk
When you are mentally incapacitated (as with some disorder, or a state like grief)
When you are asleep
When they attempt to rape you but fail.
When you are forced to watch someone else be sexually abused
What is rape?
According to Dictionary.com, it is "any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person." (I did not choose the first definition because it practically said only women can be raped. That's not true. Men can also be raped.) More into detail, it is a "type of sexual assault in which your v****a, a**s, or mouth is penetrated by a p***s or any other object without your consent, by threat of bodily harm, or when you are unable to give consent." * Rape is commonly associated with sexual assault.
Statutory rape is "rape consisting of sexual intercourse with a person beneath an age (as 14 years) specified by statute."
When is it considered rape?
When they don't have your permission.
When you are physically forced into it.
When you are threatened into it.
When you were begged into it and you give in.
When you are drugged and they do it.
When you are drunk
When you are mentally incapacitated (as with some disorder, or a state like grief)
When you are asleep
Also, silence does not constitute consent!
Other Legal Definitions
Harrassment: uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behaviour that causes another person discomfort or is considered unpleasant/upsetting
Assault : an attempt to inflict physical harm or verbal threat to cause bodily harm on a person
Physical Abuse : Same as above but usually used in cases where person threatened is considered a minor (may vary on location, but usually anyone under the age of 16)
Emotional, Mental or Verbal Abuse : constantly hearing words/comments that are intented to be offencive, beligerent, and belittle a person and/or used to create feelings of fear or guilt. This is not considered a crime, but can be confusing or drastically lower a persons sense of self worth and self esteem.
Neglect : Any situation where basic necessities (Shelter, warmth, food and/or water, appropriate care/assistance) of life are not apropriately attended to, restricted or non existent and cause harm to a persons well being.
Incest : sexual contact between family members who are closely related
Seduction : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse. There are no laws against this, so long as both people are able to give legal consent (are of apropriate age and mentality, and not under the influence of drugs, alcohol or duress), and have an understanding of what is taking place. But do note that, at any point, a person has the right to refuse.
Sexual Abuse : Same as sexual assault but only used for cases where victim is considered a minor
Elder Abuse : A general term for any form of mal treatment of senior persons by a caregiver or family member. This includes any of the above plus violation of rights and freedoms, financial abuse (misuse of another person's funds, property or possessions), religious/spiritual abuse (use the person's beliefs to undermine or control them)
