Sexual Assault

The Case of Rehtaeh Parsons

Rehtaeh Parsons (photo: Toronto Star)

On April 7, 2013 Rehtaeh committed suidide.

Four guys sexually assaulted Rehtaeh Parsons at a party when she was just 15. When she reported the sexual assault to police, they said they didn't believe her.

Instead, they blamed Rehtaeh and told her mom, "This isn't CSI."

Sexual Assault: What Is It Exactly?

Sexual assault is when someone touches a sexual part of your body without your consent. There are different kinds of sexual assault.

SEXUAL ASSAULT: Any unconsented contact to a sexual part of your body. What you might commonly call 'groping'.

FORCIBLE RAPE: Use of force or threat of force to induce sexual activity.

DATE RAPE: Use of drug such as GHB or Rohipnol to incapacitate before sexual activity.

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