Sexual Assault
What is coercion?
being forced to do something you don’t want to do
This is who you call when raped?
911
True or False - Giving in because of fear, deception, or guilt is an example of coercion
True
____ % of high school students has experienced some form of dating violence
What is the age of consent in Ontario?
16
What is consent?
Consent is willingly giving permission for sexual touching/contact to happen
Blame yourself and take a shower
What is harassment?
unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable
When can a person not give consent?
When they are under the influence.
What is something that can change the age of consent?
If it is a relationship of trust or authority (increases age of consent)
Close in age exceptions (14 or 15 year-old can consent if the partner is less than 5 years older; 12 or 13-year-old can consent if the partner is less than 2 years older)
Why is there no way of exactly knowing how many cases there are?
Rarely reported.
This is washed away when you take a shower.
evidence/DNA
What are 3 examples of a healthy relationship?
Trust
Honesty
Positive attitude
Loving
What is sexual exploitation?
The use of a person for sexual purposes in exchange for cash or favors
What is an embryo?
unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development (2-8 weeks)
What % of sexual assault cases are reported in Canada?
The perpetrators misuse of this allows for them to gain control over their victims in the form of physical force, manipulation etc.
Power
What are 3 examples of a unhealthy relationship?
Abuse-Physical, Mental, Financial, Social
Violent
Negative comments
No communication
What is sexting?
the exchange of nude images or a sexually suggestive text message on cell phones
What is a fetus?
an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception. (8 weeks- until birth)
What is sexual assault?
any unwanted sexual activity forced upon a person by either a stranger or by someone the person knows.
Who is more likely to be raped?
Young women
What is dating violence?
using abuse to frighten, hurt, and maintain power over a boyfriend or girlfriend.
When walking outside and on your phone. What are 2 ways you can be aware your surroundings?
Have 1 earbud in
Constantly looking up
What is abortion?
ending of pregnancy due to removing an embryo or fetus before it can survive outside the uterus.