Facts about Sexual Assault
- Sexual assault is a crime
- Sexual assault is not your fault. No one deserves to be assaulted or harassed
- Sexual assault is about power and control, not sex
- Most sexual assaults are committed by someone known by the victim – a date, friend, caregiver, family member. It does not matter if the person is a stranger or someone you know – sexual assault is a crime.
- Sexual assault can happen to anyone – female or male, child or adult
No one has the right to force you into unwanted sexual activity – ever. You have the right to say NO at any time.

