Rape and Sexual Assault

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Rape is a sexual act imposed upon a non-consenting partner, stranger or friend.  It is perhaps the most misunderstood of all crimes. 

Being raped or sexually assaulted is a very distressing experience - the effects of which can be extremely long lasting.

It is not only women that are raped or sexually assaulted; it happens to men as well.  Rape or Sexual Assault is as serious a crime whether it happens to men or women.