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What are sexual assault and relationship violence?
Sexual assault...
is a violent act using power and control. Sexual assault is a continuum of violence which includes rape, incest, date and acquaintance rape, marital and partner rape, sexual harassment, and voyeurism.
Relationship violence...
is when in an intimate relationship, one or both partners’ experiences physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Stalking is also a form of relationship violence.
Healthy relationships...
should have trust and mutual respect. Sexual contact should only be made when clear consent is given by both partners.
