Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Spectrum of sexual violence
Sexual violence To violate in a sexual manner Aggression in a sexual context to which the victim does not consent Unlike any other form of violence because it is accomplished through sexual acts Strikes at the very core of human dignity & physical integrity
Spectrum of Sexual Violence/Abuse Rape Drug/Date Rape (administration of a drug against the individuals wishes with or without their knowledge, which incapacitates or disorientates the individual with the intent of carrying out a sexual assault. Alcohol is included as a drug). Sexual Assault Sexual harassment
Spectrum of Sexual Violence/Abuse Stalking Domestic Abuse Female Genital Mutilation Flashing Honour Crimes Forced marriage
Commercial Sexual Exploitation Pornography Prostitution Trafficking Sex tourism/mail order brides Adult Entertainment: lap dancing, phone sex, web cam workers etc….
CSA includes Incest Sodomy or intercourse Lewd / libidinous behaviour Indecent assault Taking indecent photographs Encouraging prostitution Witness sexual activity Witness pornographic materials
CSA includes Touching / being made to touch in a sexual manner Talking sexually to a child Exposing genitals Fondling any part of the body that makes the child feel uncomfortable Forcing the child to masturbate ~ them / self
CSA includes Inducing orgasm Involving the child in sexualised games Watching the child (intrusively) Involving others Giving money / gifts for sexual favours Forcing sexual activity between children Forcing the child to engage in sexual activity with animals
Stats : CSA 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will experience sexual abuse Figures vary depending on how statistics are gathered & analysed Women are 2 & 3 times more likely to be sexually abused than men Male rape is seriously under reported resulting in poor statistical data