What is sexual violence?

Sexual violence is when someone forces you to do something sexual without your consent.

When you give your consent, you say it is OK for someone to do something.

Sexual violence can be when someone:

• forces you to have sex when you don’t want to – this is also called rape or sexual assault
• touches your vagina, breasts, penis or bottom when you don’t want them to
• makes sexual comments about you – this is also called sexual harassment
• asks you to have sex with them because they are helping or supporting you.

It’s never OK to do these things without your consent.

And it’s never OK to do these things with a child.

You can learn more by downloading:

• WWILD’s Book: You Deserve To Be Safe (Sexual Assault)
• Victoria Police’s Easy English Book: How to Report a Sexual Offence

You can also learn more on the Sunny App.

Download the Sunny app from the 1800RESPECT website.

If you are experiencing any type of violence, you can contact 1800RESPECT for support:

• Call 1800 737 732
• Go to the 1800RESPECT website
• Talk to someone online on the 1800RESPECT website.

If you are in danger now, call 000 straight away.