Part of Programmatic Flying
Sexual Abuse and Violence Awareness Week (February 7 – February 12)
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Sections of this page contain explicit information about rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse. The below information has been deemed age appropriate by Childline and the NSPCC.
Sexual Harassment and Assault
Sexual harassment or assault is unwanted sexual behaviour which – even if it is not intended, it is still sexual harassment. You don’t have to have previously been objected to the behaviour for it to be unwanted. It can happen to anyone, by anyone and it includes:
Pressing or Touching
Rubbing against someone on purpose, or touching someone inappropriate.
Staring
Intrusive staring of a sexual nature that makes people feel uncomfortable
Upskirting
Taking photos under someone’s clothing
Exposing
Revealing intimate body parts
Cat calling or comments
Making unsolicited remarks of a sexual nature about someone, including objectification of you or asking intimate questions.
Cyber-flashing
Sending or showing sexual content over the internet, or in person, without consent
It is not your fault
Sexual harassment is not your fault. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable because of their unwanted sexual behaviour, you have every right to tell them how they are making you feel and to ask them to stop. They should respect this.
Sexual Abuse
Content Note: This section may contain upsetting content.
Sections of this page contain explicit information about sexual abuse. The below information has been deemed age appropriate by Childline and the NSPCC.
Sexual abuse is when someone is forced, pressurised or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with another person. It is similar to sexual harassment and assault, but abuse usually comes from a position of trust.
Seven Facts About Sexual Assault
- sexual abuse can happen to anyone, of any sex or gender
- someone could be sexually abused by a stranger, somebody you love and trust or a boyfriend or girlfriend
- someone could be sexually abused by a person of the same sex, and by someone of any sexuality
- sexual abuse isn’t always ‘full sex’ – it can also include touching, kissing, oral sex or anything sexual
- sexual abuse can happen online as well as offline
- sexual abuse can happen at school or college and someone could be sexually abused by a classmate or a friend
- you’re not alone and there are people who can help you.