Sexual Assault is any unwanted, forced, coerced, or manipulated sexual contact, touch, and/or penetration against one’s will. It includes any type of victimization of a sexual nature, from sexual harassment to rape.  

Services for Sexual Assault victims

and those close to them

• 24 Hour Crisis Hotline– Trained advocates who will listen and offer support
• Systems advocacy- support with medical, police, and legal proceedings
• Personal advocacy
• Referral and community resource information
• Emergency shelter
• Support groups and counseling resources to help with emotional trauma
• Assistance with civil orders for protection

Date/Acquaintance Rape – unwanted, coerced, and/or forced sexual penetration that occurs between people who know each other.

Alcohol/Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault – when alcohol or other drugs are used to subdue the victim in order to perpetrate a sexual attack.

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence –  when a sexual assault occurs between two people who have had or have a consensual sexual relationship.

Sexual Harassment – unwanted verbal sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Incest – sexual abuse committed by one family member against another

Child Sexual Abuse – any sexual activity perpetrated against a child by threat, force, intimidation, or manipulation