TYPES OF ABUSE

Any sexual action with another that is without consent, by force, through unacceptable behaviour, or brings about a situation that is unacceptable, is deemed to be sexual abuse. Whilst rape, pack rape and other forms of legally covered acts are well known, it also includes acts performed by one person upon another (even if the two are partners) where the one partner finds the method of the act totally or partially unacceptable and should be deemed as sexual abuse. Date rape (where a person takes sexual advantage of another when together) is a common form of abuse and becomes worse when, the victim is, unknowingly (or sometimes forced) placed under the influence of some type of drug (including alcohol) in order to make them submit to sexual acts of any nature. Just because a person has agreed to social interaction with another does not mean sexual consent has been given. Sexual abuse among teenagers can often lead to unwanted pregnancies and this can create many problems, especially for the younger teenagers involved.