Intent doesn’t matter when it comes to sexual violence. Sexual violence isn’t always calculated It is a common misconception that sexual violence is calculated and that perpetrators are intending commit acts of violence. While this can be the case, perpetrators often, consciously or not, create an environment where their abuse will be tolerated, overlooked, or…
“Rape Apologist” is an umbrella term for someone who for someone who blames survivors, has a general disbelief in allegations of assault, and participates in the normalization of sexual violence. They can be any person of any gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, or age. While the term make evoke an image of a particular group…
Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is a form of sexual abuse where the perpetrator creates and/or shares sexually explicit images, videos, or audio of a person without their consent. It includes both self-generated images, images that were taken by the person depicted in the photo and originally distributed by them with the understanding or expectation that…
Sexual coercion is the act of using pressure, threats, alcohol or drugs, or force to engage in sexual activity with someone. This type of abuse can take form in many different ways. Contrary to popular belief, coercion is mostly verbal and emotional, not physical. The tactics the abuser uses can make someone feel pressure, guilt…
Consensual sex can happen after using substances. So, why do we state that consent is sober? When we say that consent is sober, we mean free from significant cognitive impairment. We encourage people to have sex when they are sober rather than when they’re under the influence because we know people may say “Yes” to…
What Do I Call Someone Who Has Experienced Sexual, Domestic, or Intimate Partner Violence? When referring to people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, it can be difficult to know what term to use. Different words have different connotations and implications, and all people have a different relationship with what…
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