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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > violent crime > assault > sexual assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > crimes in America > violent crime > assault > sexual assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > street crime in America > violent crime > assault > sexual assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > race and crime > violence and crime > violent crime > assault > sexual assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > crimes against persons > sex offenses > sexual assault

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sexual assault  

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  • Sexual assault occurs when one or more individuals force or coerce another person to participate in any type of sexual activity, such as touching, kissing, or sexual intercourse. In a sexual assault, sexual consent is not sought or a refusal to participate is not adhered to. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Communication; Sexual Assault]

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