Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any unwanted sexual act or activity (including online behaviours). *
There are many different kinds of sexual violence, including (but not restricted to): rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, indecent exposure (flashing) rape within marriage or relationships, forced marriage, so-called 'honour-based' violence, female genital mutilation, trafficking, sexual exploitation, and ritual abuse.
Sexual violence can be perpetrated by a stranger, or by someone known and even trusted, such as a friend, colleague, family member, partner, or ex-partner.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone of any gender at any time. No one ever deserves or asks for it to happen.
You can report an incident of sexual violence and find out how to get support via Report and Support.
For more information about sexual violence visit:
There are many different kinds of sexual violence, including (but not restricted to): rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, indecent exposure (flashing) rape within marriage or relationships, forced marriage, so-called 'honour-based' violence, female genital mutilation, trafficking, sexual exploitation, and ritual abuse.
Sexual violence can be perpetrated by a stranger, or by someone known and even trusted, such as a friend, colleague, family member, partner, or ex-partner.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone of any gender at any time. No one ever deserves or asks for it to happen.
You can report an incident of sexual violence and find out how to get support via Report and Support.
For more information about sexual violence visit: