WHAT IS SEXUAL VIOLENCE?

Sexual violence is a term that refers to crimes that are sexual in nature. Sexual violence can occur amongst strangers or people in a relationship, and regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or origin, or ability. 

 
 

TYPES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE INCLUDE:

  • Rape or sexual assault

  • Child sexual assault

  • Incest

  • Intimate partner sexual violence

  • Sexual harassment

  • Sexual exploitation

  • Stalking

To learn more about sexual violence, visit RAINN.

Unsure if what happened to you is considered sexual violence? Contact the RAINN 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1 800 656-4673.

NO MATTER WHAT

Regardless of what happened, or how it happened, sexual violence is never your fault. Learn about the resources available and decide what next step is right for you.