Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities

Consent is crucial when any person engages in sexual activity, but it plays an even bigger, and more complicated role when someone has a disability.

 

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What Consent Looks Like

The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.  

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Practicing Active Bystander Intervention

When you see something that doesn’t seem right, there are simple ways to step in and help a friend.

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Evaluating Caregivers

There are steps you can take to evaluate caregivers, such as babysitters or nursing homes, to reduce the risk of something happening to your loved one.

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Elder Abuse

As the number of older adults in America increases, it will become all the more important to be aware of the warning signs of elder abuse.

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Evaluating Caregivers

There are steps you can take to evaluate caregivers, such as babysitters or nursing homes, to reduce the risk of something happening to your loved one.

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Practicing Active Bystander Intervention

When you see something that doesn’t seem right, there are simple ways to step in and help a friend.

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What Consent Looks Like

The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.  

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Multiple-Perpetrator Sexual Assault

Multiple-perpetrator sexual assault, sometimes called gang rape, occurs when two or more perpetrators act together to sexually assault the same victim.

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Receiving Medical Attention

After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.

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Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault

In cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault, survivors often blame themselves. Remember—you are not to blame. You are the only one allowed to make choices for your body. Using drugs or alcohol is never an excuse for assault and does not mean that it was your fault.

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What Consent Looks Like

The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.  

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Prisoner Rape

If you’re an inmate, a former inmate, or know an inmate who survived sexual assault while in prison, there are resources available to you.

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The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.  

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Sexual Exploitation by Helping Professionals

Sexual exploitation by a helping professional is a serious violation of your trust and, in many cases, the law.

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Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can take many different forms and be defined in different ways, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault.

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Using Technology to Hurt Others

Some people use technology, such as digital photos, videos, apps, and social media, to engage in harassing, unsolicited, or non-consensual sexual interactions. 

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Stalking

Learn more about stalking behaviors to help you notice them before they escalate—and take steps to protect yourself.

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Safe Web Browsing

There are two important safety elements to consider when browsing for help online: privacy and security.

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Social Media Safety

What you choose to share on social media is always your decision, but what others choose to do with your information may not always be in your control.  

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Sexual Assault of Men and Boys

Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

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Child Sexual Abuse

When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse.

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Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Many perpetrators of sexual abuse are in a position of trust or responsible for the child’s care, such as a family member, teacher, clergy member, coach, or other children such as older siblings.  

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Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault

It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially if they are a friend or family member.

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Military Sexual Trauma

Military Sexual Trauma, or MST, is the term used by the Department of Veteran Affairs to describe the effects of sexual violence experienced by a military Service member.

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Flashbacks

During a flashback, memories of past traumas feel as if they are taking place in the current moment.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

After a traumatic event, it is typical to have feelings of anxiety, stress, or fear, making it difficult to adjust or cope for some time afterwards.

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Dissociation

Dissociation is one of the many defense mechanisms the brain can use to cope with the trauma of sexual violence.

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Stalking

Learn more about stalking behaviors to help you notice them before they escalate—and take steps to protect yourself.

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Safety Planning

Brainstorming ways to stay safe may help reduce the risk of future harm. 

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Using Technology to Hurt Others

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Safer Tips: Online Dating and Dating Apps

RAINN developed new online dating and dating app safety tips, in the form of these sharable graphics, to help you feel as safe and secure as possible when meeting someone new. RAINN’s president, Scott Berkowitz, also serves on the advisory council for Match Group, which runs Tinder and other dating platforms.

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Sexual Exploitation by Helping Professionals

Sexual exploitation by a helping professional is a serious violation of your trust and, in many cases, the law.

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How to Respond if Someone Is Pressuring You

If someone is pressuring you to engage in sexual activity, it is important to remember that being in this situation is not your fault. Here are some strategies to try.

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Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can take many different forms and be defined in different ways, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault.

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Sexual Harassment

You should be able to feel comfortable in your place of work or learning. If you are being sexually harassed, you can report it to the authorities at your job, school, or local law enforcement.

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