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What is Sexual Violence?
Sexual assault or rape (including oral sex, anal or vaginal penetration, or any sexual touching) that is performed without consent*.
*Consent refers to words or actions that show a voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent to one sex act does not mean consent to any other. Consent must be given explicitly—if you’re not sure ask.
Mythbusters
Myth: Rape is an impulsive, uncontrollable act of sexual gratification.
Fact: Rape is an act of premeditated violence, not of spontaneous passion.
Myth: Rape is sometimes caused by the way a person acts or dresses.
Fact: Rape is a crime of power, not sex. It is never the victim’s fault.
Myth: Rape is just a women’s issue.
Fact: Rape is a human issue, affecting all people.
Myth: Rape is always perpetrated by men against women.
Fact: While 90% of rapes are heterosexual and male-perpetrated, men and women can be raped by a perpetrator of either sex.
Important Resources
If you think you or someone you know has experienced a form of sexual violence (or that you just want more information), please see the following for further information on resources and support services:
OurVOICE (Buncombe Co. Rape Crisis Center)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest Nacional Net)