Sexual Abuse

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Sexual Abuse
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I. Sexual Abuse

• Any sexual act without consent.
• Minors are not legally able to give consent.

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II. Sexual Harassment

• Any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has
  sexual meaning or content.

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III. Examples of sexual harassment.

• Telling unwanted sexual stories or jokes.
• Making sexual remarks about a person.
• Staring at a persons body or body parts.
• Touching, patting, or pinching a person in a
  sexual manner.
• Standing too close or brushing up against a
  persons body.
• Making sexual gestures.
• Offering the person something they want or need
  in return for sex.

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IV. Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment

• Flirting
• Welcomed Behavior
• Leaves you feeling positive
• Respectful
• Fun
• Wanted
• Flattering
• Enjoyable

• Sexual Harassment
• Unwelcomed Behavior
• Leaves you feeling negative
• Disrespectful
• No fun
• Unwanted
• Unpleasant
• Illegal

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V. Sexual Assault

• Any sexual activity in which force or threat is
  used.

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VI. Date Rape

• Any sexual activity that is forced on a victim by
  someone the victim knows.

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VII. Protecting Yourself

• At Home
• Keep windows and doors locked
• Dont open door to strangers
• Dont hide keys in obvious places

• On the Street
• Dont go out alone, especially at night
• Be alert
• Walk purposefully
• Carry a cell phone

• By people you know
• Most sexual assaults come from someone known by
  the victim.
• Know the signs of abusive people

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VIII. Help after a sexual assault.

• Make sure you are away from further harm.
• Call for help. (family, friends, trusted adult,
  police)
• Dont change anything about your body. (evidence)
• - Dont shower or go to the bathroom.
• - Dont brush or comb your hair.
• - Dont change clothes.
• - Dont clean up place where you are.
• Ask someone to take you to the hospital.
• Seek therapy or counseling.