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WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SEXUAL ASSAULT?
Conventional & Non-Conventional Actions
What is considered a sexual assault?
Sometimes unwanted sexual experiences are obviously sexual assaults.
Sometimes those experiences don't appear to be conventional, obvious sexual assaults, however, the actions are still unwanted sexual aggression and illegal.
I thought it important to be informed of what constitutes a sexual violation.
Specific legal definitions can vary by jurisdiction.
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CONVENTIONAL ACTIONS
Unwanted Sexual Touching of the victim's body or the perpetrator using their own body or an object.
Rape is the act of forcing someone into engaging in sexual intercourse or penetration without consent.
Attempted Rape is considered assault even if penetration is not achieved.
Indecent Exposure of one's genitals without one's consent
Forced Engagement in Sexual Acts is forcing someone to perform sexual acts on themselves or others.
Inappropriate Fondling or Groping of someone in a sexual manner without consent.
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NONE-CONVENTIONAL ACTIONS
Unwanted Sexual Advances - persistent behavior or comments that make someone uncomfortable even without physical contact.
Manipulation or Gaslighting - psychological tactics to control or confuse the victim, impacting their ability to consent.
Digital Harassment - sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent.
Drug-Facilitated Assault - administering substances to impair the victim's ability to give consent.
Exploitation of Power Dynamics - using a position of authority to pressure someone into sexual acts without explicit consent.
Covert Filming or Photos - taking intimate images or videos without the person's knowledge or consent.
Sexual Voyeurism - watching someone's private acts without their knowledge for sexual gratification.
Coercive Behavior - applying subtle pressure or guilting someone into sexual activity they are uncomfortable with, utilizing tactics that exploit emotional vulnerabilities.