Understanding sexual assault

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In this article we focus on what it is and where you can get help and support.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="ptop20 pbottom20 mtop20" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #eb0089;"> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="text-center font-white"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="body"> <p><strong>Content Warning:</strong> this article contains violence and trauma related content that may be triggering or distressing.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="mtop20"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/YA%20Header_understanding%20sexual%20assault-01.png" alt="Upset teen sitting on bed" title="Upset teen sitting on bed"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Know what sexual assault is and where to get support</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>Sexual assault is any sort of sexual behaviour that you don’t agree to</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>Sexual assault is when someone involves, forces, pressures or tricks you into taking part in <strong>any</strong> kind of sexual activity without your consent</li> <li>It can also be known as sexual violence</li> <li>Sexual assault isn’t always sex – it can also include touching, showing you pornography or watching you naked</li> <li>It can be done by a stranger, somebody you know or someone you love and trust</li> <li>Sexual assault is <strong>never</strong> ok - no matter who is doing it or what they do</li> <li>It’s against the law and is a serious crime</li> <li>If you have been affected by sexual assault then it’s really important to let someone know and get support as soon as you can</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>If you are in danger or worried about your safety, call 000 and ask for the Police.</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=" container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">What could sexual assault look like?</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Keep in mind that <strong>if it makes you uncomfortable or scared then it’s not ok</strong> and you <strong>don’t have to go along with it</strong> no matter who is doing it. There are a range of things which can be called sexual assault, but here are some examples so that you can know what it looks like and get help if you need to:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Showing you their genitals</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Forced sexual activity with a family member</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Being forced to watch or participate in porn</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Unwanted sexual comments, remarks or jokes towards you</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Forcing you to have sex with them - including oral sex</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Looking at or touching your private parts or genitals</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Making you touch their body in a sexual way when you don’t want to</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Stalking and watching you when you are naked or doing intimate things</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Taking off a condom before or during sex without your permission</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Taking pics/videos of you naked or partly naked without your permission</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Sending unwanted sexual comments or content to you online or through text</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Touching any part of your body in a sexual way when you don’t want them to</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Sexual assault is a serious crime</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>It’s against the law for anyone to sexually assault you</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>No one has the right to do sexual things with you without your consent</li> <li>Even if you are in a relationship with someone or married to them, they still need your consent to have sex or do sexual things with you</li> <li>If you did not <strong>freely agree</strong> to any sexual act, then you have not given <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=vi&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/sexual-assault-and-violence/consent" target="_blank">consent </a>and what has happened is against the law</li> <li>It’s against the law for someone to offer money, favours or gifts to try and get you to do sexual things that you do not want to do</li> <li>It’s against the law for someone to blackmail you, use physical force against you or threaten you or people you care about to get you to do something which makes you feel uncomfortable</li> <li>For more information on consent and your rights, visit <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=vi&hl=en-GB&u=https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/sexual-assault-and-violence/consent" target="_blank">1800RESPECT </a>and <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=vi&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.lawstuff.org.au/qld_law/topics/sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment/sexual-assault" target="_blank">Lawstuff </a>websites</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>They might try and make you believe that it’s ok or it’s your fault. Sexual assault is NEVER ok and is NEVER your fault. No one has the right to make you do something you don’t want to do. – Sky, Kids Helpline Counsellor</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=" container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Being sexually assaulted can be a frightening and confusing experience</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Being assaulted can have a big impact on your wellbeing. It’s normal for your body and mind to react in certain ways when you’ve been hurt. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to feel about sexual assault. <strong>Whatever you are </strong><strong>feeling, it’s OK.</strong> It’s common to feel:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Helpless or alone</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Mixed emotions</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Sad or depressed</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Restless or moody</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Anxious or fearful</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Like harming yourself</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Guilty or ashamed</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Unable to talk about it</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Angry or betrayed</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>A loss of trust in others</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Shocked or physically ill</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Worried about your safety</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Unfocused or have flashbacks and nightmares</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Confused about your body's reaction</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Things that may get in the way of getting help</h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class=""> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-tile"> <div class=" "> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9f_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Hoping it will get better on its own </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9F_T_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Feeling shame, guilt or blame </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9c_YA_USA_0.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Feeling like nobody can help </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9G_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Not knowing what might happen </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9A_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Being threatened not to tell anyone </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9b_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Not knowing who to trust and talk to </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9h_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Worried about how someone might react </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/9i_YA_USA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag"> Scared that the abuse will get worse </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>You don’t have to go through this on your own. We’re here to support you. - Jackie, Kids Helpline Counsellor</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>If you don’t feel right about something that’s happened, it’s OK to reach out for help</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>It’s never too late to let someone know. It can be difficult to talk about but it’s important to get the support you deserve. Here’s what you can do:</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p><strong>Make sure you’re safe </strong>– If you’re worried about your safety or you’re in danger call <strong>000</strong> and ask for the Police.</p> <p><strong>Get medical support</strong> – It’s important to get medical care as soon as you can - especially if you’re hurt or concerned about pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. Visit your doctor, local hospital or health centre for support.</p> <p><strong>Make a report</strong> – You can report sexual assault to your local police service. They’ll work with you to help keep you and others safe.</p> <p><strong>Talk to a sexual assault service</strong> – Like <strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=vi&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.1800respect.org.au" target="_blank">1800RESPECT </a></strong>or <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=en&tl=vi&hl=en-GB&u=http://bravehearts.org.au/what-we-do/counselling-and-support" target="_blank">Bravehearts Support Line</a>. They can provide you with specialised counselling, support and information. </p> <p><strong>Talk to someone you trust – </strong>It could be a family member, friend, counsellor, doctor or police.</p> <p><strong>Write it down </strong>– If it’s too difficult or upsetting to say out loud you could try telling someone in a letter or email.</p> <p><strong>Don’t give up</strong> – If you speak to someone who doesn’t want to help or is too shocked to help, keep doing so until someone listens and offers to help you.</p> <p><strong>Call Kids Helpline</strong> – We’re here for you. We’ll listen, believe you and help you to work through this.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Everyone has the right to feel safe all the time</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>There are support services that can help you</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p>By speaking out about sexual assault, you can help put a stop to it.</p> <p>Remember, you don’t have to go through this on your own. Give us a <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/phone-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=vi&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">call</a>, send us an <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/email-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=vi&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">email</a> or talk to us on <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/webchat-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=vi&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">WebChat</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-review-date"> <div class="ptop40"> <div class="body"> <em>This content was last reviewed <span class="date-display-single">24/07/2018</span></em> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-recommendation container mbottom40"> <h3 class="mainTitle text-center">Check these out too:</h3> <div class="mainContainer"><a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/young-adults/issues/abuse-adult-relationships?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=vi&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"> <div class="view_item col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="internalContainer col-xs-12" style="background-color:"> <div class="squareImage" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/thumbnail-YA-AIAR.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <p class="title">Abuse in adult relationships</p> <p class="subtitle">Learn about the different forms of abuse in relationships and where to ...</p><span class="link">READ ME</span> </div> </div> </div></a> <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/young-adults/issues/physical-violence-and-abuse?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=vi&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"> <div class="view_item col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="internalContainer col-xs-12" style="background-color:"> <div class="squareImage" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/Thumbnail_YA_PVAA.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <p class="title">Physical violence and abuse</p> <p class="subtitle">Violence is never okay. 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