lecture 2: Sexual violence Flashcards
What is Sexual Violence
unwanted sexual act or activity.
Legislation of homosexuality
decriminalised in 1967
What is a sexual offence?
Sets out the sexual acts prohibited by law/ legislation is sexual offences Act 2003
When is the consent for sexual activity in England and Wales
Age 16
What is CSA/ 2 examples
Child sexual abuse/ 1. touching 2. online offences
What is CSE and give 2 examples
Child sexual exploitation. 1. The reward might be money/ happen on and offline
Technology-facilitated sexual violence
Refers to a range of behaviours where digital technologies are used to facilitate or extend sexual violence
- sexting
-grooming
Who are Perpetrators of CSA?
1-20, 11-17 years olds reported contact sexual abuse
2/3 was perpetrated by other children or young people under 18 years old
Who are victims of CSA
Girls
Sexual offences perpetrated against adults
Rape/ Sexual assault/ spiking
Sexual harassment
unwanted sexual behaviour/ Public order act 1986