{"id":5302,"date":"2025-05-20T16:38:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/?page_id=5302"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:37:40","slug":"sexual-assault","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/en\/sexual-assault","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Banner Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;interior-banners teal-borders&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;45deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(66,8,123,0.8) 0%|rgba(255,148,0,0.85) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LIVE-Counseling-23-11.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1.5em||1.5em||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;SEXUAL ASSAULT&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;DOMESTIC VIOLENCE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main Content Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;opening-row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;If you&#8217;re visiting this page, you may have experienced domestic violence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;95%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re visiting this page, you may have experienced sexual assault at some point in your life, you may be experiencing it now, or you think someone you care about is experiencing it. We know that this is a difficult and sensitive topic. Many of our clients have questions, so below, we\u2019ve provided answers to some of the most common ones we receive. If you have more questions, want help, or just need to talk to someone, please reach out. We are here for you and we understand your challenges. Our team of bilingual, bicultural, high-trained advocates are here to give you the support you need. <\/span><b>You are not alone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Half &#038; Half Row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;home-blurbs-row fixed-blurbs plain-blurbs blurbs-1280&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LIVE-Intake-23-6.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Phone Support&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image ***MOBILE ONLY***&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What is sexual assault? &#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What is domestic violence?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-55px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual assault is an any sexual contact or act that is not wanted. If you are experiencing or have experienced sexual assault, call LIVE Center to get the help you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"call-ctas\" href=\"tel:888.969.1825\" aria-label=\"Call 24\/7 Crisis Support Line\">Call Us 24\/7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LIVE-Intake-23-6.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Phone Support&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Half &#038; Half Row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;home-blurbs-row fixed-blurbs plain-blurbs blurbs-1280&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|-24px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Get-Help-Now.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Get Help Now&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Get Help Now&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Get-Help-Now.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Get Help Now&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Get Help Now&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image ***MOBILE ONLY***&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Are there different types of sexual assault?&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What does domestic violence look like?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;23px||-24px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual assault can include many things. Unwanted touching, kissing, oral sex, anal sex, vaginal sex, exposure to sexual content, or any type of sexual act that is not consensual is considered sexual assault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Who can be the target of sexual assault?&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What does domestic violence look like?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-8px||-24px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, but being assaulted it is <\/span><b>never your fault<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"call-ctas\" href=\"https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/en\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Call 24\/7 Crisis Support Line\">Get Connected to Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Half &#038; Half Row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;home-blurbs-row fixed-blurbs plain-blurbs blurbs-1280&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LIVE-Counseling-23-25.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Public Speaking &#038; Education&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image ***MOBILE ONLY***&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Is it common to know the person who sexually assaulted you?&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What kind of relationships can involve domestic violence?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A majority of people know and trust the person who sexually assaulted them. It could be a friend, family member, classmate, spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, or someone whom you just met. This is still considered sexual assault. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"call-ctas\" href=\"https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/en\/get-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Call 24\/7 Crisis Support Line\">We&#8217;re Here to Help<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LIVE-Counseling-23-25.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Public Speaking &#038; Education&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-35px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Half &#038; Half Row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;home-blurbs-row fixed-blurbs plain-blurbs blurbs-1280&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|auto|0px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LIVE-Group-23-32.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Public Speaking &#038; Education&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px||-2px|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LIVE-Group-23-32.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center &#8211; Inside the Physical Space&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Live Fall 2023&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image ***MOBILE ONLY***&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-60px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;I agreed to go to a private place with someone I know, and they touched me in ways I didn\u2019t want them to. Does that still count as sexual assault?&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What does a healthy relationship look like?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||15px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault committed by a person you know, in a place you have granted access to, is just as serious as a sexual assault committed by a stranger. Reach out to us to learn more about the resources we provide to address these situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"call-ctas\" href=\"https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/en\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Call 24\/7 Crisis Support Line\" target=\"_blank\">Reach Out<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Half &#038; Half Row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;home-blurbs-row fixed-blurbs plain-blurbs blurbs-1280&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-35px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/latinosenvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LIVE-Public-Speaking-Education-2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Public Speaking &#038; Education&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Public Speaking &#038; Education&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image ***MOBILE ONLY***&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;I don\u2019t know how to explain what I\u2019m feeling. Is this normal?&#8221; alt=&#8221;LIVE &#8211; Violence 1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;What kind of relationships can involve domestic violence?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;help-blurbs plain-blurbs-block&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s reaction is different. Your feelings and reactions can change from day to day, minute to minute, and every reaction is valid. Changes in feelings and behavior are normal. 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