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Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre. Spectrum of sexual violence. Sexual violence. To violate in a sexual manner Aggression in a sexual context to which the victim does not consent Unlike any other form of violence because it is accomplished through sexual acts

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Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

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  1. Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Spectrum of sexual violence

  2. Sexual violence • To violate in a sexual manner • Aggression in a sexual context to which the victim does not consent • Unlike any other form of violence because it is accomplished through sexual acts • Strikes at the very core of human dignity & physical integrity

  3. Spectrum of Sexual Violence/Abuse • Rape • Drug/Date Rape (administration of a drug against the individuals wishes with or without their knowledge, which incapacitates or disorientates the individual with the intent of carrying out a sexual assault. Alcohol is included as a drug). • Sexual Assault • Sexual harassment

  4. Spectrum of Sexual Violence/Abuse • Stalking • Domestic Abuse • Female Genital Mutilation • Flashing • Honour Crimes • Forced marriage

  5. Commercial Sexual Exploitation • Pornography • Prostitution • Trafficking • Sex tourism/mail order brides • Adult Entertainment: lap dancing, phone sex, web cam workers etc….

  6. CSA includes • Incest • Sodomy or intercourse • Lewd / libidinous behaviour • Indecent assault • Taking indecent photographs • Encouraging prostitution • Witness sexual activity • Witness pornographic materials

  7. CSA includes • Touching / being made to touch in a sexual manner • Talking sexually to a child • Exposing genitals • Fondling any part of the body that makes the child feel uncomfortable • Forcing the child to masturbate ~ them / self

  8. CSA includes • Inducing orgasm • Involving the child in sexualised games • Watching the child (intrusively) • Involving others • Giving money / gifts for sexual favours • Forcing sexual activity between children • Forcing the child to engage in sexual activity with animals

  9. Stats : CSA • 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will experience sexual abuse Figures vary depending on how statistics are gathered & analysed • Women are 2 & 3 times more likely to be sexually abused than men • Male rape is seriously under reported resulting in poor statistical data

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