https://linktr.ee/cmsac - https://m.cmpgn.page/BXr6Xx?embed=4&script=0 Sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere; regardless of age, ethnicity, economic status, lifestyle, religion, culture, s*xual orientation, gender, or ability. Sexual assault is s*xual contact made without someone's consent. It can be terrifying, humiliating, and confusing. Childhood s*xual abuse, date/acquaintance s*xual assault, same gender s*xual assault, s*xual harassment, s*xual exploitation, and human trafficking are some examples of s*xual violence. Consent means words or actions by a person indicating a freely given present agreement to perform a s*xual act with the actor. Sexual assault is illegal s*xual contact that is inflicted against a person without their consent or against a person who is incapable of giving consent. Did You Know?
- The vast majority of s*xual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows.
- Under Minnesota law, the county in which the s*xual assault occurred is responsible for the cost of collecting evidence during your medical examination at the hospital. The county is responsible for payment; regardless of whether or not you report to law enforcement.
- If the s*xual assault happened within 120 hours (5 days), it is recommended you seek services at a local hospital emergency room.
- In the state of Minnesota, stalking is against the law. Stalking has many of the same effects as s*xual assault.
- Safe Harbor Law: Any Minnesota youth 17 and under who agree to engage or are forced to engage in s*xual contact or s*xually explicit imagery/videos are eligible for services and protection from the law. Youth involved in the s*x industry are considered crime victims instead of criminals. This may include participation in prostitution-related activity, "survival s*x", exotic dancing, or po*******hy in exchange for a place to stay, food, transportation, drugs, alcohol, or something of value (or the promise of).