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Sexual Assault Prevention

Sexual Assault Prevention: Today many teenagers have a wish for having sex. Some one gets it easily but some one trys to get it by force. This makes a sexual assault. Sexual assault is a general term used to describe many forms of sexual offenses. Any unwanted sexual contact or sexual attention committed by force, fear, duress, menace, trick or violence is sexual assault. It includes rape, attempted rape, spousal rape, oral copulation, sodomy, sexual battery, and insertion of a foreign object (finger(s) are considered a foreign object.

It includes:

1. Inappropriate touching
2. Rape
3. kissing
4. oral sex
5. child molestation
6. vaginal, anal, oral and penetration
7. attempted rape
8. sexual intercourse

There are many options and resources as well as information available both on campus and in the society to provide response, medical services, counseling, and support services to victims of sexual assault. There is no portrait of a "typical" rapist. These men, like their victims, are all ages and come from all racial and social backgrounds. They can be college students, married men, doctors, teachers, or unemployed transients. Most are not crazy or deranged men looking for sex. In fact the majority of offenders is highly intelligent, married men with families and has ready access to consensual sex; but they rape to control, dominate and humiliate the victim.

Sexual assault is an act of violence committed to make the attacker feel powerful.
Being assaulted is a very traumatic experience – even if you were able to get away from your attacker. It is very important that you get help if you have been a victim of this crime. Being sexually assaulted is a very scary and difficult experience that can lead to a wide range of feelings and symptoms such as: Mood swings, Flashbacks, Fear and anxiety, Shame, Shock, Anger, Difficulties with sleep including bad dreams, Depression and Self-blame.

Prevention from sexual assault:

The woman should try to pay attention on her daily activities in which she suspects for being sexual assaulted. The rapist may try in three locations that is while driving, while walking and at home.

While driving the female should check that there is sufficient petrol in the tank. They should park their vehicle in well lighted area. Drive with all door locked. Never give lift to unknown person. If they see some one in trouble doesn’t stop your car. If they are being followed then let their car through the police station.
While walking the female should try to stay in well light area. Walk confidentially at a steady pace facing the traffic. Wear that type of shoes and clothes which will suitable for running. Don’t walk alone at night.

While at home, if they are alone the make sure that all the windows and doors are well locked. Keep light to the entire home. When some one knocks the door then first identify that person before opening the door. Get to know your neighbors. They can help you when you are in trouble.

Although when the girl is attacked, then they should try to keep out from that trouble by keeping hand amongst the attacker. If there is possible help then try to achieve that. Be patience if you loose your patience you will be assaulted. Make a loud noise for help. Some times keep some weapon for your prevention.