Sexual Violence: Consent, Coercion, Assault, and Bodily Autonomy
Sexual violence includes sexual acts, contact, or coercion without freely given consent and can affect people of any gender, age, or relationship status.
Sexual violence includes sexual acts, contact, or coercion without freely given consent and can affect people of any gender, age, or relationship status.
Sexual assault involves sexual contact or activity without valid consent, including rape, unwanted touching, coercion, and acts involving someone unable to consent.
Rape is sexual penetration without consent or involving someone unable to consent. Legal definitions vary, but bodily autonomy and valid agreement remain central.