What is sexual assault ?

Sexual assault is a term used to describe a range of sex crimes committed against a person. It is any unwanted or forced sex act or behaviour that has happened without a person's consent.
Sexual assault may include:
Rape (sexual intercourse without consent)
Indecent assault (unwanted sexual touching)
Acts of indecency (Exposure)
Sexual assault is a violent crime and it is not always committed by strangers. Often the offender is known to the victim, and it can occur within relationships or marriage. It can be a terrifying experience that may have long term effects on the victim regardless of their age, gender, status, culture, ability or sexuality.

What is consent ?
A person consents to sexual activity if they do it actively, freely, voluntarily and consciously without being pressured into it.