Sexual assault is a crime.

      Sexual assault includes various forms of unwanted sexual touching or penetration without consent such as:

                        Sexual battery

                                          the unwanted touching of an intimate part of part of another person for the purpose of sexual arousal 

                        Forced oral-genital contact

                        Rape by a foreign object

                                          including a finger

                        Forced vaginal intercourse

                        Forced anal intercourse

      Sexual assault may be accomplished by fear, threats of harm, and/or actual physical force. 

      Sexual assault is common among both men and women 

      Those who are the victims of sexual assault are able to take control of their lives and become survivors. 

According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, sexual assault includes attacks such as rape and attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Any sexual contact (even through clothing) that is made without consent is considered sexual assault. 

Defining Rape

Rape is any sex act involving penetration against a person's will, without a person's consent, or when a person is unable to give consent. It could be vaginal, anal, or oral, and could include the penis, fingers, or other objects. 

Defining Consent 

Consent is necessary to make sure that the sexual activity is not against a person's will. Both partners need to clearly express what they are willing to do. If at any time someone says stop, then the other needs to stop. If the activity is continued past someone saying stop, this would be considered an assault. Also forcing sex with fear or threats and/or coercing another person into sex are also considered sexual assault. If a person is drunk or high, they are not able to give legal consent.