Sexual Violence (SV) refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained or freely given. It occurs any time a person is forced, coerced or manipulated into any unwanted sexual activity.
There are many types of SV. Not all include physical contact between the victim and the perpetrator (person who harms someone else). The range of sexual violence includes:
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Incest
• Sexual Exploitation
• Unwanted or Inappropriate Sexual Contact
• Sexual Harassment
• Exposure
• Threats
• Stalking/Cyberstalking
• Peeping
Sexual Violence is a crime. It is motivated by the need to control, humiliate, or harm. It is not motivated by uncontrollable sexual desire. Perpetrators of SV use sex as a weapon to dominate and hurt others. Most survivors of SV knew their perpetrators before the assault.
Let's Ask the Right Questions:
"What did she think was going to happen, dressed like that?"
How did he learn that it was okay to violate another human being?
What can I do?
60% of all sexual assault victims are under the age of 18.

"Why was he/she there in the first place?"
Why does he think he has the right to rape?
What can I do?
1 in 3 women and girls and 1 in 6 men and boys will experience sexual violence in their lifetime.

For Sexual Violence Awareness Week Sept 12- Sept 16/16 ERCAV will gave out coasters to local bars on "Who's Watching Your Drink"
What is Sexual Violence?