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SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Definition – Sexual Violence is any form of non-consenting sexual activity, which encompasses all unwanted sexual acts ranging from sexual harassment to fondling to penetration.  Sexual Assault occurs when the victim is coerced by the use of threatened use of force; is unable to give consent to the sexual act because of mental disorders, drugs, alcohol, sleep, or any other impaired state; is intentionally deceived as to the nature of the act.  Persons under the age of 18 are also unable to give consent in the State of Idaho.

LINKS

Check out these other links for more information:
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
SOAR

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Last Modified: 10/28/07 at 11:20 am