Sexual abuse and sexual assault
What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse is any sort of non-consensual sexual contact, including between partners.
Sexual abuse can include:
- derogatory name calling
- refusal to use contraception
- knowingly putting a person at risk of acquiring an sexually transmitted infection (STI)
- performing a sexual act with a child.
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault describes a range of sex crimes including any unwanted or forced sex act or behaviour.
Sexual assault may include:
- rape (sexual intercourse without consent)
- indecent assault (unwanted sexual touching)
- acts of indecency (exposure).
A sexual assault offender is often known to the victim, and can occur within relationships or marriage.
How to get help
If you are in immediate danger call 111. You can call on your mobile phone, even if the phone is out of credit.
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Nelson Police |
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Blenheim Police |
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Nelson Nelson Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH) 24-hour crisis support for women and families following a sexual assault. 44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010Phone: (03) 548 2407 Email: [email protected] Website: sash.co.nz |
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INP Medical Clinic Sexual abuse service for adolescents and adults in Nelson and Marlborough.18 Nile Street, Nelson 7010 Phone: (03) 546 8155 to book an appointment Email: [email protected] Website: www.inp.co.nz |
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Male Room For victims of sexual abuse. Fortnightly peer group meetings and peer one on one as required or counselling. Skype and telephone sessions to support men in the choices they want to make are available. The Male Room is aligned with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust Aotearoa NZ – National organisation (MSSAT Nelson Marlborough). |
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Blenheim Women's Refuge and Sexual Assault Resource Centre Refuge for women and support services for those affected by sexual violence PO Box 699, Blenheim, 7201Phone: (03) 577 9939 (24-hour crisis line) Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/Womens-Refuge-and-Sexual-Violence-Support-Marlborough |
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Family Planning Blenheim Provides confidential and non-judgemental sexual and reproductive health care. Renown Building68 Seymour Street, Blenheim, 7201 Phone: (03) 578 3047 Website: www.familyplanning.org.nz |
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STOP North Avon, Christchurch 8148 Phone: (03) 353 0257 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stop.org.nz |
| Information for victims of sexual assault : this brochure tell you what happens once a sexual assault is reported |
| Sexual Abuse Service Information Card.pdf For more information on what to do if you experience sexual assault or abuse |
Page last updated: 28/09/2020