Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tidbit Tuesday: Sexual Abuse

Definition

Sexual abuse (also referred to as molestation) is defined by the forcing of undesired sexual acts by one person to another. The term incest is defined as sexual abuse between family members, and the euphemism "bad touch" is used to describe such abuse.

Different types of sexual abuse involve:

  • Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape or sexual assualt
  • Psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or stalking.
  • The use of a position of trust for sexual purposes.

The most visible signs of sexual abuse are signs of injury to parts of the body that can be covered by a bathing suit. Pregnancy may also result.

http://www.survivormatters.co.nr/

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