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Sexual assault

Author: Skylight Trust

​Information about rape and sexual assault, and how to get help What is sexual assault? 'Sexual assault' is a general term, which includes rape, but also other offences such as in...

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Abuse and Violence

Author: Skylight Trust

Violence is the use of physical harm, or the threat of harm. When this violence causes fear in another person, it becomes an abusive action. ​ Abuse can happen to you once, or many times. ...

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What is sexual assault - for teens and young adults

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What is rape

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Breaking Silence

“If someone has said they are going to kill you, believe them, they will. It might not happen today, it might not even be this year … but it’s on its way.” For Simonne Butler, a violent attack by ...

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