Sexual Abuse (Noun)
Meaning
A statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The counselor specialized in treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse and helping them work through their trauma.
- The university implemented a new policy to address and prevent sexual abuse on campus, which included mandatory training for all students and staff.
- The statute of limitations for reporting sexual abuse had expired, but the victim still felt it was important to come forward and share her story.
- The organization provided support and resources for victims of sexual abuse, including counseling, legal aid, and medical care.
- The defendant was found guilty of sexual abuse and sentenced to several years in prison, with the judge citing the severity of the offense and the lasting harm it had caused the victim.