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Sexual abuse covers a wide range of behaviors. Regardless of where the
abuse falls on the spectrum, no one type is "less" abusive than any
other; all abuse has traumatic consequences to the victim.
Sexual abuse may be a one-time isolated event, or it may occur regularly over
a period of time. Sexual abuse does not have to involve physical contact
between the victim and the abuser.
| Covert sexual
abuse |
Sexualized relationship
 | Sexualized interest in victim's body |
| Sexualized jokes, comments, harassment |
| "Romantic" relationship |
| Discussion of sexual activity |
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| Overt
sexual
abuse |
Pre-touching phase
| Voyeurism |
| Exhibitionism |
| Inflicting pornography on victim |
Sexualized kissing and fondling
| Victim is passive recipient |
| Victim activity is forced |
Oral-genital contact
Digital penetration of vagina or anus
Vaginal rape with penis
Anal rape with penis
Vaginal/anal rape with objects
Exploitation
Sadistic activity
Ritualistic abuse |
Adapted from material developed by H. Ramsey-Klawsnik.
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