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"It takes courage to speak about being sexually assaulted!"
- What is rape
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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.
- What is sexual assault
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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.
"Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual behaviour towards another person. It can happen in public, private, or institutional settings and can be carried out by people known to the victim (including family members, partners or former partners) or by strangers. Sexual violence often has lifelong impacts on people who experience it”. (Queensland Health, 2019)