Sexual violence is defined by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention as “sexual activity when consent is not obtained or freely given. It impacts every community and affects both sexes and people of all sexual orientations and ages.
This publication provides examples of types, settings, and communities vulnerable to sexual violence for AANHPI & MENA women.
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