Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse
S2S Definition
Sexual contact with somebody who is unable to prevent or stop it
Dictionary Definitions
The infliction of sexual contact upon a person by forcible compulsion.
The engaging in sexual contact with a person who is below a specified age or who is incapable of giving consent because of age or mental or physical incapacity.
The offensive or violent sexual behavior of someone toward a person who is not able to prevent it.
Rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.
A Deeper Look
- Sexual abuse often, but not always, involves sexual violence committed against children.
- Sexual abuse includes sexual violence committed against people with disabilities.
- Sexual abuse may also occur in romantic or domestic relationships through force or other means of control, such as financial control.