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SEXUAL ASSAULT

Types of Sexual Assault

Sexual violence can come in many forms. In order to better understand the wide range of violence that can occur, we have included definitions of different types of rape and sexual violence, as well as other kinds of violence that often arise hand-in-hand with sexual violence. Click on the title below to read more about each type of sexual violence.

 

Sexual Assault: The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the victim.

 

Sexual Abuse of Men and Boys: Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may face additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

 

Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment includes the verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual’s work or school performance.

 

Child Sexual Abuse: Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period.

 

Incest: If you’ve experienced sexual abuse by a family member you are not alone — and what happened to you is not your fault.​

 

Intimate Partner Violence: A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner.

 

(Information from Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) website https://rainn.org/)

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Helpful Links: ​

All of our services are available at no cost to our clients. 

 

We provide the following services: 

  • 24-hour crisis line

  • Immediate response

  • Emotional advocacy and follow-up support

  • Safe shelter

  • Legal and court advocacy

  • Support groups*

  • Counseling

*COVID-19 may affect our ability to meet in person. Please call our number and ask for more support group info.

Our support groups are every Tuesday from

5:30 - 7 p.m. located in the office at 16 E Main St., Rexburg, Idaho 83440. This support group is open to anyone in the community and is free of charge. If you have any questions, please call the Family Crisis Center at 208-356-0065

​​**”For many people who have been impacted by sexual assault, current and long-term safety can be an ongoing concern. Safety planning is about brainstorming ways to stay safe that may also help reduce the risk of future harm. It can include planning for a future crisis, considering your options, and making decisions about your next steps. Finding ways to stay and feel safer can be an important step towards healing, and these plans and actions should not increase the risk of being hurt.” — Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) website

  • Information and referral

  • Safety planning guidance**

  • Darkness to Light Training***

​​***Darkness to ​Light is an organization working toward preventing child sexual abuse by raising awareness and providing education to adults. “This prevention training program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for individuals concerned about the safety of children as well as organizations that serve youth. The online version allows individuals to take the training at any time or place, at a pace of their choosing.” This is a free training, follow this link to continue Darkness to Light Training.

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