Have I been sexually assaulted?

Many people are unsure about whether something that happened to them was sexual assault.

The important question is whether you agreed freely and voluntarily to participate in all the sexual activity that happened. It also matters whether you were fully able to give your consent or whether you said no.

Sexual assault is a crime for which the offender is solely responsible. It’s still sexual assault if you are married to or in a relationship with the person and you refused to have sex with them, but they forced you.

You should NEVER be forced to have sex with anyone. You should agree to have sex with a person who has sex with you, and you MUST be over 18 years old to give permission to someone to have sex with you.

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About Rape, Sexual Violence & Abuse

Find out what behavior is sexual abuse and how to spot the signs.

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Something Happened To Me

If you have been impacted by rape or sexual violence, it’s not your fault.

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I was sexually assaulted

If someone is sexually assaulted or raped (or think they might have been), it is NEVER their fault.

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It happened when I was a child

If you were sexually assaulted when you were a child, it was not your fault.

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Something’s happening in my relationship or family

If someone you are in a relationship with or someone in your family hurts you or tries to control you, it is illegal.

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Know your rights as a victim

Your key rights under the revised Victims’ Code.

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