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Dial 211 from any pay phone (and most other phones) in Contra Costa County to reach the Contra Costa Crisis Center
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What is Sexual Assault?
womenshealth.com defines sexual assault as verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment. It can happen in different situations: in the home by someone you know, on a date, or by a stranger in an isolated place.
Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations — on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on “date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended — no matter where you are. Attackers use date rape drugs to make a person unable to resist assault. These drugs can also cause memory loss so the victim doesn’t know what happened.
Rape and sexual assault are never the victim’s fault — no matter where or how it happens.
Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including:
- Inappropriate touching
- Vaginal, anal, or oral penetration
- Sexual intercourse that you say no to
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Child molestation
Introducing the STAND in PRIDE Project
The STAND in Pride project is a collaboration between the Rainbow Community Center (RCC), STAND! For Families Free of Violence and Community Violence Solutions (CVS). The goal of the project is to improve services for LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; to educate the community on domestic violence in LGBTQ relationships and sexual assault among same-sex and/or transgender partners.
