{"id":4868,"date":"2020-08-02T14:06:39","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T14:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tweetthelife.com\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2022-03-08T17:10:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T17:10:05","slug":"sexual-assault-what-is-it-and-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetthelife.com\/index.php\/sexual-assault-what-is-it-and-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Assault | What Is It And How To Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sexual assault is when a person is intentionally touched in a sexual manner without full consent. The term \u201csexual assault\u201d covers a wide range of uncalled for sexual behaviours that are used by offenders in order to generate a sense of control and power over the victim. The topic is still quite taboo in conservative countries like India. However, it is important that people learn about the frequency of these events, and understand that sexual assault is never the victim\u2019s fault. It is imperative that we, as a collective, raise our voices against this and be vocal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Sexual Assault<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sexual assault is just an umbrella term for many different vicious acts.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Rape:<\/strong>\u00a0unwanted and forced sexual actions or intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indecent assault:<\/strong>\u00a0unwanted touching of someone\u2019s body, which can include kissing or inappropriate touching of one\u2019s privates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Child sexual abuse:<\/strong>\u00a0creating a sexual threat over a child or someone younger that includes asserting power and control over them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Effect on the victims<\/span><\/h3>\n

Being assaulted can change your life and your thoughts forever. It can change the places one visits, the way they dress, and most importantly the way they feel about themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

These effects can be condensed down into emotional and physical effects. After the sexual assault, the victim will usually go through phases of:<\/span><\/p>\n