LEGAL ANALYSIS -- Whats the difference between "rape" and "sexual assault" in California law? In general, you commit the crime of rape if you have non-consensual sexual intercourse with another person by means of physical force or threats. By contrast, you commit the offense of sexual ...
You may not be at the point of filing a police report but you need to speak with someone about what happened to you, even if it’s anonymously to the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Know that signing an NDA does mean you cannot report an act of sexual assault; non-disclosure ...
In California, the statute of limitations for filing a sexual assault lawsuit varies depending on the circumstances of the case. For example, those over 18 years of age may file a claim within 10 years of the assault, or 3 years from realizing injury due to the assault (such as an STD ...
In California, the statute of limitations for filing a sexual assault lawsuit varies depending on the circumstances of the case. For example, those over 18 years of age may file a claim within 10 years of the assault, or 3 years from realizing injury due to the assault (such as an STD ...
The scary truth is that 1 in 6 women will experience an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime, and if you or a friend is sexually assaulted, you may not be sure what to do next. Here are a few key steps you can take to stay safe, seek help, and s
Keeping yourself out of these situations in the first place is the best advice we can offer. Prepare yourself every day for the worst. Understand that sexual assault is nothing you can plan for, but you can workout, train your mind and body, and stay away from areas that may be prone ...
SYDNEY, July 31 (Xinhua) -- A new hotline service for student victims of sexual assault began operation on Monday, with the hope of providing much-needed support for university students all around Australia. The new national hotline will be available to students around the clock, with speciali...
Sexual Assault Resources. Listings of and links to agencies, organizations and websites to find help for victims of sexual assault and information for those who treat and support them.
Compared to female rape victims, the literature addressing male rape victims remains a growing area of interest for counselors and scholars. This article aims to review the growing literature on male sexual assault victims. Specifically, the review will examine the literature on male victims of sexua...
Victims of sexual violence can call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 for help. The problem of sexual violence is widespread. According to RAINN: “Every year, over 433,000 people over the age of 12 were sexually assau...