Sexual Abuse

S2S Definition

Sexual contact with somebody who is unable to prevent or stop it

Dictionary Definitions

The infliction of sexual contact upon a person by forcible compulsion.

The engaging in sexual contact with a person who is below a specified age or who is incapable of giving consent because of age or mental or physical incapacity.

The offensive or violent sexual behavior of someone toward a person who is not able to prevent it.

Rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation.

A Deeper Look
  • Sexual abuse often, but not always, involves sexual violence committed against children.
  • Sexual abuse includes sexual violence committed against people with disabilities.
  • Sexual abuse may also occur in romantic or domestic relationships through force or other means of control, such as financial control.