Sexual assault is any sexual behavior that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated, or threatened, without their consent, involving physical or emotional force. It is an abuse of power and never the victim’s fault.

Examples include image-based abuse, unwanted touching, harassment, stalking, rape, exploitation, and grooming.

Consent must be mutual and continuous; a person can stop or change their mind anytime. Consent isn’t valid if under drugs, alcohol, unconscious, or with certain disabilities. Victoria law sets age of consent. Consent should be freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific, with ongoing check-ins.

CASA (Goulburn Valley)