| Sexual Assault
Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault or abuse – man or woman, adult or child, gay or straight – any race, any age, and any financial status, any where.
There are many forms of sexual assault and abuse:
- Stranger Rape
- Acquaintance or Date Rape
- Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault – using alcohol, legal or illegal drugs
- Spouse or Partner Rape
- Incest – assault by any family member
- Child Sexual Assault – between adults and children or between children
- Sexual Exploitation by Helping Professionals – any sexual contact by doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, clergy, professors, lawyers, police, etc.
- Sexual Harassment – which includes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects people at work or school
At the same time, a victim may be experiencing other kinds of abuse or violence:
- Dating Violence
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence – battering, physical emotional and/or verbal, stalking
- Hate Crimes – any victimization of a person based on his or her race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation
Please call our Hotline at 203-731-5206 for help or more information if you or someone you know has concerns.
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