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Sexual Assault Terminology

Pennsylvania law classifies sexually based assaults according to the following definitions:

  • Sexual Assault - includes nonconsensual but non-forcible sexual intercourse or attempted sexual intercourse. The "NO means NO" law refers to sexual assault.
  • Rape - refers to sexual intercourse or attempted sexual intercourse with a person by forcible compulsion, by threat of forcible compulsion, or with a person who is incapable of giving consent.
  • Indecent Assault - unwanted sexual contact including kissing, grabbing, or fondling.
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