ASAI - Key Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Adult
A
A person aged 18 years or older at the time of reporting a sexual asssault
2
Q
Child
A
A person under 18 years of age at the time of reporting a sexual assault
3
Q
Sexual Assault
A
Includes but is not limited to:
- sexual violation by rape or unlawful sexual connection
- indecent assault
- any form of unwanted or coercive touching or actions of a sexual nature or in circumstances of indecency
- any sexual abuse or exploitation by way of coercion, deceit, power of authority or mistaken belief
4
Q
Acute
A
Within 7 days of the sexual assault
5
Q
Non-acute
A
Between 7 days and 6 months after sexual assault
6
Q
Historic
A
more than six months after sexual assault
7
Q
Victim
A
The person whom a sexual assault has been committed against. Also referred to as the survivor.
