Encyclopedia of Pain

2007 Edition

Sexual Abuse

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_3969

Definition

Forcing or enticing another person to take part in sexual activities, whether or not they are aware of what is happening. The activities may involve physical contact, including penetrative (e.g. rape or buggery) and non-penetrative acts. They may include non-contact activities, such as involving another person in looking at, or in the production of, pornographic material or watching sexual activities or encouraging another person to behave in sexually inappropriate ways.

 Chronic Pelvic Pain, Physical and Sexual Abuse

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