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(Jacques, 2022)
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault takes a piece of you that you never knew could be stolen.
What is
Sexual Assault
What is Rape
If someone has sexual contact with you or they make you commit a sexual act upon them without your consent, it is considered sexual assault.
(QPS, 2021)
If a person inserts their penis, body part or an object into your vagina or anus, or your mouth is penetrated by a person's penis without your consent, it is considered rape. (QPS, 2021)
There is no “one type” of victim of sexual assault.
There is no “one type” of perpetrator of sexual assault.
Rape or sexual assault has just occurred
If you have just been sexually assaulted or raped go to safe location and call 000. Do not change your clothes, have a shower or clean up any area where the assault occurred; this gives the police or medical staff a greater chance of gathering evidence. If you have it's ok, let them know.
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If presenting directly to a hospital or health service, advise them of the sexual assault or rape. QLD Health has a directive "Caring for people disclosing sexual assault", this means the option to have a forensic medical examination regardless of the matter being reported to the police, allowing for the decision to be deferred.​
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​​ **Allowing police or medical staff the opportunity to collect evidence forms part of your case if you choose to pursue justice now or at a later date.**
Any person could become a victim of sexual assault
regardless of age, gender or social status.
QPS. (2021, Oct 14). What is sexual assault?. https://www.police.qld.gov.au/units/victims-of-crime/support-for-victims-of-crime/adult-sexual-assault/what-is-sexual-assault
Jacques. (2022, Mar 16). [I will not be silent]. https://abuserefuge.org/is-sexual-abuse-declining-or-is-it-just-underreported/
