Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence can also be known and sexual assault or sexual harassment. It includes any forced, coerced, unwanted sexual contact by an intimate partner, dating partner, spouse, family member, friend, colleague, or stranger.

Some examples include:

Attempted rape
Rape - sexual intercourse or penetration without permission
Sexual threats and intimidation
Incest - sexual contact with a family member
Child sexual abuse
Human sexual trafficking
Unwanted fondling or sexual touching
Offensive remarks about your gender
Workplace sexual harassment
Inappropriate comments about your body or appearance
Sexual harassment and street harassment

Sexual violence is not just a private matter or a woman’s issue, it is a public health issue that can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, culture, education, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.

Daya can help

Daya is a member and serves on the Board of the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. Our staff is trained to support you with: