It is violence or the threat of violence in a dating
relationship. This violence can be sexual, physical, verbal or
emotional, or a combination of these.
Sexual Assault is not only rape; it is ANY type of unwanted
sexual contact. Everyone has the right to decide what they do or
don't want to do sexually. Not all sexual assaults are violent
"attacks". Forcing or pressuring someone to do something they
don't want to do or don't consent to is sexual assault.
There are many resources for teens seeking help with a domestic
violence or sexual assault / harassment situation. The following
list will help you find the right resource for the issues you are
facing, whatever they may be.
Recognizing abuse in a relationship is difficult, but especially
for teens. There are many types of abuse that teens often believe
are normal in a relationship. Even though teen relationships may
be different from adult relationships in many ways, teens do
experience the same types of physical, sexual, verbal and
emotional abuse that adults do.
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