Be aware of sexual abuse – Know the facts
Heather Ainsley
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. These startling statistics are compiled every five years by RAINN.org, also known as the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Sexual Abuse, also called rape, sexual assault and sexual violence, is defined as any sexual contact or behavior that happens without your consent. Sexual consent means