THIS MONTH IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH Places In the state of Iowa to get help www.iowacasa.org WHAT IS SEXUAL ABUSE? WWW.ASSULTCARECENTER.ORG Sexual abuse comes in many forms, and different definitions are used for legal vs. personal understanding. The Iowa Code section 709.1 defines sexual abuse as a sex act is “done by force or against the will of the other”. The term “against the will” includes various definitions including the inability to give consent when incapacitated, under threat, or as a child. Rape is forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration. Sexual assault is unwanted sexual contact that stops short of rape or attempted rape. This includes fondling. Sexual Misconduct is any non-consensual behavior of a sexual nature that is committed by force, intimidation, or is otherwise unwelcome. The term includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation, and sexual harassment Sexual intimacy requires that all participants consent to the activity. Consent between two or more people is defined as an affirmative agreement--through clear actions or words--to engage in sexual activity. The person giving the consent must act freely, voluntarily, and with an understanding of his or her actions when giving the consent. No matter what definition applies, if an individual feel that her/his sexual boundaries were violated, ACCESS is here to help with services tailored to a victim’s individual experience and needs. Culturally Specific Programs Amani Community Services Cedar Rapids office: (319) 804-0742 Davenport office: (319) 504-9073 Waterloo office: (319) 232-5660 Crisis line: (888) 983-2533 Go to website This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the African American communities in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Waterloo. Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer (LUNA) Office line / Linea de oficina: (515) 271-5060 24-hour helpline / Línea de crisis las 24 horas: (866) 256-7668 Go to website This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the Latino / Latinx communities throughout Iowa. Este centro de crisis brinda asesoramiento, apoyo y recursos gratuitos y confidenciales a los sobrevivientes latinos de violencia domestica y agresin sexual. The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2021 5
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