Sexual Assault

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Sexual assault is when someone sexually touches another person without their consent

Sexual assault is a legal category of different types of sexual offenses.

The most common form of sexual assault include:

  • Rape
  • Statutory Rape
  • Child Molestation
  • Sexual Battery
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