Here are some facts about sexual assault: It can appear differently depending on the situation. Sexual assault is an act of sexual violence (info from our friends at Good2Talk) committed by a person or people in order to feel power over another person. This includes any unwanted / forced touching of a sexual nature such as kissing, fondling, oral sex or intercourse. Below, Kids Help Phone shares more facts about what sexual assault is, what a person can do to get support if they’ve experienced it and some common myths (and their truths).Ī person may be a victim-survivor of sexual assault if they’ve been involved in any type of sexual activity without giving their permission or saying it’s OK (otherwise known as giving consent). Sexual assault is never OK, and if it happens to you, it’s not your fault. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual act done by one person or a group of people toward another that violates their sexual integrity (personal morals / boundaries / autonomy).
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