Sexual Abuse-Defined

Sexual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual assault disrupt the lives of countless people each day.  Because of fear, embarrassment or a lack of resources, many victims never tell anyone they were abused. 

Your body belongs to you. No one has the right to have sexual contact with you unless you want it.  You can say no to a parent or partner, stranger or a friend.  

You may hear the saying, “boys will be boys” or “that’s just how men are” but this isn’t true. Any sexual contact that occurs without your consent is abuse and is a crime.

Your body, your choice. Always.