HOTLINE:

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
 

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition of sexual assault are sexual activities as forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape. Source: Office on Violence Against Women