A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner.
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.
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.
Brainstorming ways to stay safe may help reduce the risk of future harm.