Was it Rape?
"Rape" and "sexual assault" are terms used interchangeably to describe crimes that involve unwanted and illegal sexual acts. The legal definitions of rape and sexual assault vary from state to state. Most commonly, a rape involves the use or threat of force to penetrate a victim's vagina, mouth, or anus. A sexual assault involves the use or threat of force but may not involve penetration. An example of sexual assault is fondling someone's breast with out consent.
Some people think that you cannot be forced to have sex against your will. The truth is that you can be forced through coercion, manipulation, physical force or even threat of injury or death.
Consent means total agreement. Consent is based on choice and is only possible when each party treats the other as equal. It is not cooperation.
No Means No!
Fearing serious injury or death during a rape, many victims do not resist the attack and do not sustain any bruises, marks, or other visible physical injuries. You cannot always tell someone has been raped just by looking at them.
Some people think that you cannot be forced to have sex against your will. The truth is that you can be forced through coercion, manipulation, physical force or even threat of injury or death.
Consent means total agreement. Consent is based on choice and is only possible when each party treats the other as equal. It is not cooperation.
No Means No!
Fearing serious injury or death during a rape, many victims do not resist the attack and do not sustain any bruises, marks, or other visible physical injuries. You cannot always tell someone has been raped just by looking at them.