... any sexual contact
that is forced or without consent. It may take the form of being
touched, being forced to touch someone else or to watch them touch
themselves.
... not about "uncontrollable'
sexual urges. Over 70% of sexual assaults are planned.
... motivated by
the need to overpower, control, degrade and humiliate another.
The violation of body parts is the means by which this is accomplished.
... a method of
expressing anger and aggression by persons who have never learned to develop
healthy outlets for their negative emotions.
... committed by
strangers as well as people we know and trust. Over 80% of sexual
assaults are committed by acquaintances, dates, husbands and family members.
... not the result
of the dress or behavior of the victim. Attitude and decisions
of the perpetrator are the sole cause of sexual assault.
... something that
can happen to you!
Any man, woman or child can be sexually victimized regardless of age,
race, economic status or sexual orientation.
Domestic Violence
1.888.843.9262
Sexual Assault 1.888.264.Rape
(7273)
TTY# 1.732.264.3089
Youth Helpline 2ndFloor 1.888.222.2228 24 hours a day -
7 days a week
