sexual assault
Non-consensual sexual contact
Sexual assault is any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the victim.
The term covers a range of acts from unwanted groping to rape.
Legal definitions vary by jurisdiction, but the core element is violation of bodily autonomy: She reported the sexual assault to police.
Distinguished from sexual harassment, which may not involve physical contact.
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- consent violationActing without approval
- affirmative consentUnambiguous agreement to participate
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