Chapter 12 - Sexual assault Flashcards
Sexual assault
More inclusive, encompassing a variety of behaviors that may or may not include penetration.
Rape
the penetration, no matter how slight, or the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ or another person, without the consent of the victim, even when the victim is incapable due to physical or mental impairment, or due to the presence of drug or alcohol. Males or females can be victims of rape.
Sodomy
Oral or anal intercourse with another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of age or because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.