GROUP 2

Sexual
Assault
”Being able to Survive doesn’t mean it was ever okay.”
introduction
The Hurting
 What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault is defined as: “any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act,
unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic women’s sexuality,
using coercion, threats of harm or physical force, by any person, regardless of
the relationship with the victim, in any setting, including but not limited to
home, school, prison, the streets and at work’.
What is A Bad Touch?
Any form of touch that makes
you feel uncomfortable--for
instance, if someone attempts
to forcefully hold your hand or
any other part of the body, or
even tries to hug you without
your consent--can be termed
as inappropriate touching.
Different Types of Assault

VERBAL PHYSICAL SEXUAL

ABUSE ABUSE ABUSE
 VERBAL ABUSE
Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse, is a
range of words or behaviors used to manipulate,
intimidate, and maintain power and control over
someone. These include insults, humiliation and
ridicule, the silent treatment, and attempts
to
scare, isolate, and controlAn act of verbal
harassment may lead to being arrested when the
harasser makes repeated remarks that constitute
verbal abuse. Additionally, a person may also have
to go to jail for verbal threats. If a defendant to a
verbal threat case is charged with a misdemeanor
and convicted, they can face up to one year in jail.
 PHYSICAL ABUSE
Physical abuse is when someone hurts or harms a
child or young person on purpose. It includes:
hitting with hands or objects. slapping and
punching
Physical abuse can include shaking, burning,
choking, hair-pulling, hitting, slapping, kicking,

and any type of harm with a weapon like a knife or

a gun. It can also include threats to hurt you, your
children, your pets, or family membersPhysical
abuse may lead to bruises, cuts, welts, burns,
fractures, internal injuries, or in the most extreme
cases death. Initial impact on children will be the
immediate pain and suffering and medical
problems caused by the physical injury.
 SEXUAL ABUSE
Sexual abuse is sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a
woman, man or child without their consent. Sexual abuse
includes abuse of a woman, man or child by a man, woman or
child. ... Sexual violence is another means of oppressing women
in a patriarchal society. It is important to remember that these
are general categories of sex crimes and may be defined in
different ways and called by different terms varying by

jurisdiction.
Different types of sexual abuse involve:
Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as
rape or sexual assault
Psychological forms of abuse, such as sexual harassment,
stalking, human trafficking, and indecent exposure and the
targets of exhibitionism, especially children.
The use of a position of trust for sexual purposes, which
includes some forms of pedophilia and pederasty, sexual
assault, and incest

 Different Types of
Sexual Assault
1) An Inappropriate Touch
2) Indecency with a child
3) Rape
4) Statutory Rape
5) Sexual Assault of a child
6) Possession of Child Pornography
5) Internet sex crimes
Child Molestation
Child sexual abuse can occur in a
variety of settings, including home,
school, or work (in places where child
labor is common). Child marriage is
one of the main forms of child sexual
abuse; UNICEF has stated that child
marriage "represents perhaps the most
prevalent form of sexual abuse and
exploitation of girls".
The effects of child sexual abuse can
include depression, post-traumatic
stress disorder, anxiety, complex
post-traumatic stress disorder, the
propensity to further victimization
in adulthood, Severe Trust issues ,
Problems in a consensual
relationship ,and physical injury to
the child, among other problems.
Sexual abuse by a family member is
a form of incest and can result in
more serious and long-term
psychological trauma.
 Rape

Rape can occur anywhere, even in the

family, where it can take the form of marital
rape or incest. It occurs in the community,
where a woman can fall prey to an abuser.
It also occurs in situations of armed conflict
and in refugee camps.
 SEXUAL
ASSAULT
WITHIN
MARRIAGE
Sexual assault within marriage
is included under this category
because it is an act which
include forced intercourse with
the female partner.
 Prostitution

Many women are forced into prostitution

either by their parents, husbands or
boyfriends—or as a result of the difficult
economic and social conditions in which
they find themselves.
 Pornography

Another concern highlighted is pornography, which

represents a form of violence against women that
"glamorizes the degradation and maltreatment of women’’.
 What is Rape Culture ?
Blaming the victim (“She asked for it!”)
Trivializing sexual assault (“Boys will be boys!”)
Sexually explicit jokes
Tolerance of sexual harassment
Inflating false rape report statistics
Publicly scrutinizing a victim’s dress, mental state, motives,
and history
Gratuitous gendered violence in movies and television
Defining “manhood” as dominant and sexually aggressive
Defining “womanhood” as submissive and sexually
passive
Pressure on men to “score”
Pressure on women to not appear “cold”
Assuming only promiscuous women get raped
Assuming that men don’t get raped or that only “weak”
men get raped
Refusing to take rape accusations seriously
Teaching women to avoid getting raped instead of
teaching men not to rape
Raising Awareness
The Breaking
Why Should we rise People who experience sexual
awareness? assault are more likely to
experience posttraumatic
stress, depression, anxiety,
suicidal thoughts, drug and
alcohol addictions, problems
with intimate relationships, and
difficulty at school and/or
work. Hence it’s important to
treat survivors with utmost
care and empathy.
Total number of rape cases reported in India from 2005 to
2020
In 2020, the total number
of rape cases reported in
India amounted to over 28
thousand. This was a
decrease in rape cases
compared to the previous
year. Even though many
rapes are not reported in
the country, it is an issue
that continuously makes
news headlines, some
leading to public protests.
Although reports of rape
have increased in recent
years, it was still
associated with shame for
the victim, rather than the
perpetrator.
Behaviour Traits
Abusers Have:
Intimidation and threats
• causing fear through threats
• glares
• destroying property
• hurting pets.
Undermining confidence
• damaging self-esteem through
humiliation, ridicule, and shaming;
and • intentional behaviours that
make the victim doubt herself.
 HOW TO MAKE YOUR CHILD
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE OF GOOD
TOUCH AND BAD TOUCH?
Talk about Sex!
In today’s world, it is imperative that parents talk
to their children about the differences between
right and wrong, appropriate and inappropriate.
It’s also necessary to talk to children about sexual
development, sexual identity, and other such
related topics — though these are not easy
subjects to broach.
What are ‘normal sexual behaviours’ for
a child?
Children must know that no one is ever allowed to touch
their private parts and that it is important to keep these
areas covered and safe in public spaces (which includes
school too). It is also important to teach children about
respect for ‘body space’.

Control media exposure:
Parental controls are available
through many internet, cable,
and satellite providers. Be
aware that children may
witness adult sexual
behaviours in person or they
may come across it on screens,
and that they may not tell you
that this has occurred.
Pornography may be shown to
a child by peers/elder children
in schools or during playdates.
Your child should know that
he or she must report this to
you.
If you keep the channels of
communication open, your child will
know what to do even when a known
person touches them, and how to
respond: he or she must report it to
someone immediately.
*Teach them some ground rules for
safety: Teach them it is not okay for
anyone to look at or touch their
private parts — the area covered by
their underwear. It is easier for a child
to follow a rule, and they will more
immediately recognize a “bad touch”
if they have this guideline in mind.
Reassure your children that you will
listen to him or her, believe him or her,
and want to keep him or her
protected.
Why is “Sexual Assault” an Important Topic
in our Society:
Most acts of sexual assault are unreported.

Most people who experience sexual assault know,

or have recently met, the perpetrator of the
assault.

It can be difficult for survivors of sexual assault to

report it to the police or even to talk about it.

Men also experience sexual assault; this is also

predominantly committed by other men.

Sexual assault is often caused by the power

imbalances that exist in society. This can be
power imbalances between individuals, or
between groups, such as between men and
women, rich and poor, or different cultures or
races.
Individuals - Inability/loss of friendships and romantic
relationships, depression, sexual dysfunction, hospitalization,
suicide disability, lower level of functioning

Relationships – Divorce, separation, psychological effects

impacting the relationship, loss of income.

Society – health care costs to government, individuals and

insurance companies, loss of income, in and outpatient
psychiatric costs, lost days of work, jail and court costs, loss
of productivity and disability cost.
Effects of Sexual Assault
1.Shame
Survivors thinking they are
bad, wrong, dirty, or
permanently flawed.
2.Guilt
Survivors feeling that the abuse was their fault. It
is very difficult for survivors to place the blame on
the person who assaulted them. Often the
offender was a person close to them that they
want to protect. Conversely, it may be that by
placing the blame on the offender they then feel
helplessness.
3.Denial
Survivors saying, "It wasn't that
bad." "It only happened once." "I am
fine, I don't need anything."
4.Minimizing
Minimizing the assault can be a coping strategy. It
might include survivors thinking that their abuse
was not as bad as someone else's. Those
supporting a survivor should validate the impact of
the abuse and that it is appropriate that the
survivor is upset, traumatized, or hurting from it.
5. Boundaries
Because sexual violence is such a boundary violation, it
impacts the survivor's perception of when or how to set
boundaries. Survivors may be unfamiliar with boundaries in
general; they may not know that they have a right to create
and reinforce them. Many survivors need support
developing and practicing boundaries.
6. Trust
Sexual assault is a betrayal of trust. Most
survivors find it difficult to trust other
people as well as themselves and their
own perceptions. On the other hand,
they may place an inappropriate level of
trust in everyone.
7. Safety
Survivors' sense of safety has been altered; they may
assess unsafe situations as safe and perceive safe
situations as dangerous. It is important to explore with
a survivor what feels safe by asking specific questions
about safety.

8. Isolation
This is a big issue for adult survivors. Many feel that they
do not deserve support, that they are tainted, and that
others will not want to be their friends or lovers. A
survivor's culture and (lack of) community connections
can, at times, compound feelings of isolation. Survivors
may have been shunned or avoided by their families
and/or communities because of their disclosure.

10. Emotional
Survivors may be very expressive (anger,
sadness), disoriented (disbelief, denial), or
controlled (distant, calm).
Google Forms
Statistics
 Through this survey, we have
received Anonymous Information
from people who have
experienced Sexual Assault and
People who have Witnessed
Sexual Assault and People who
have not experienced it.
1) Age Group
2) Gender
3) How Problamatic is Sexual Assault?
4) How knowledgeable are you
about sexual Assault?
5) Have You ever witnessed Sexual Assault?
6) Do you think Assault and Abuse could happen
at home?
7) Types of Sexual Assaut you have experienced?
8) Did you tell anyone about your experience?
9) Do you feel you have been pushed or forced to do anything
differently because of your experience of sexual harassment?
10) How do you think it make someone feel?
11) Which of theseActivities do you consider sexual
assault?
 Personal
interviews with
Friends
A 16 year old girl

” My Childhood? I was
sexually abused when I was
10,
I spent my childhood
finding ways to feel
anything other than
disgust”.
An 18 year old girl

” I was 11, My Grandfather

abused me.
The older I grow I realise all the
things that has happened, I feel
sorry for that little girl, She
went through all of it alone.
When I first told my Mom the
first time it happened, She took
me out to buy a bra. I was 11.”
An 18 year old girl

” I told my Grandma first,

she told me not to tell
Mom.”
Moving On
The Loving
 It’s Okay
Remember: It Was Never Your Fault.

You Deserve to live a life full of Happiness

with People who love you.

A Better World Awaits

Starting Your Self-Love Journey
1) Use kind words 2) Be Proud of Yourself

Never be too harsh on You have come this far in

yourself, healing takes time. life, you deserve all the
happiness in the world.
Starting Your Self-Love Journey
3) Adore Your Body 4) Unwind

It might take a while to Let Go and unwind, cry if

reclaim your body, But once you feel like it. Never bottle
you do, Life gets a lot more up your feelings.
beautiful.
Finding Life
The Healing
Intimacy after Assault
Sexual Assault makes you forget your body is yours.

Many survivors of sexual assault will experience changes to their sex life, or
difficulties engaging in sexual activity after trauma. The way a person is changed
after experiencing sexual violence is significant, often including notable alterations
to their sexual self.
 Consent is key.

Though survivors can find new sexual limitations frustrating and unfair,
listening to your body and understanding the boundaries you need to set in
the bedroom, are an integral part of recovering sexual identity and rebuilding
intimacy. “Go slow and have partners who will check in regularly during sexual
activity,” says Dr Brown-James. “Understand that no means no, but it doesn’t
have to mean no forever. You can always take breaks, come back, re-engage
in various ways, or stop altogether. Make sure you have a partner you can
trust who understands this and is willing to abide by these boundaries.”
Group 2
Shakthi Chandra
Bhavya Pankaj
Asmita Iqbal
Muskan Gupta
Aditi Kondilya
Paridhi Chauhan
Thank you