It is not necessary to show that it caused fear/distress.Ī person touches you in a sexual way on your breasts, vagina or anus OffenceĪ person shows you their penis or masturbates/touches their penis in public Ī person makes you look at porn (sexual pictures or videos) in a magazine, on a computer, phone or on television Ī person sends your naked picture to other people or posts it online (sexting or cyber-bullying may fit in this category but are also a separate offence) orĪny other sexual act that would make most people feel very uncomfortable. Sexual assault is grouped into different types of offences. Sexual assault is a crime where the attacker uses force, abuse of power, violence, threats or tricks to control or take advantage of the victim. It is most commonly committed against women and children by people they know, such as boyfriends, fathers, neighbours, step-fathers, bosses, uncles, husbands or partners. Some people blame victims or make victims feel that they somehow asked to be raped because of how they looked or dressed, or where they were at the time. There are specially trained people who can help you understand what has happened to you and what your options are. If you are not sure whether you have been sexually assaulted or not, you can contact a sexual assault service or legal service. This applies even when you don’t want to report to police, or if you have reported to the police, but they do not believe that a crime has been committed. If someone does something to make you feel that you have been assaulted, you can seek help from health and counselling services, including sexual assault services. The legal term for all these kinds of offences is ‘sexual assault’. Sexual abuse, rape, indecent behaviour, indecent assault, sexual molestation, incest, child sexual abuse, child sexual assault, touching, ‘feeling up’, sexual harassment. ‘Sexual assault’ is often called other names like: What the perpetrator is thinking when they do it.Touches your body when you do not want them to, it may be a sexual assaultĭifferent kinds of touching or behaviour might be sexual assault, it depends on:.Does something sexual that makes you feel uncomfortable or.Sexual assault is a legal term used to describe a range of sexual offences, from showing indecent images to another person, to kissing or touching them, as well as penetration of the person’s body with a body part or object. Technology-Facilitated Stalking and Abuse.Saying sorry means we try not to do it again.Background to domestic violence and renting reforms.Speak Up to End Violence Against Women!.A Practitioner’s Guide to Domestic Violence Law in NSW.
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