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Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person's body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent.
What is Sexual Crime? In Singapore, sexual offences include, but are not limited to, the following: Rape; Sexual assault involving penetration; Sexual penetration of a minor; Sexual grooming of a minor; Sexual abuse and exploitation of a child or young person;
If you have faced sexual assault or rape and are looking for help, please call AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre. We provide legal information, counselling and befriender support. Or, if you just want someone to talk to about an experience you’ve had, that is OK too.
Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim, no matter what they were wearing, how they were behaving, how much they had to drink or their sexual history. Please note that legally, various acts of sexual assault may be named and defined differently under the Singapore Penal Code.
If you or a loved one are a victim of a sexual assault, the following services can provide you with support and advice: Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) Helpline: 1800 221 4444 (24-hour) Email Befriending: pat@sos.org.sg.
About Sexual Assault. Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent.
Sexual Assault Recovery. Experiencing sexual assault (SA) can be traumatic to victims and their loved ones. The impact of a SA might cause disruption to the everyday lives of the victims. The onset of the impact could also happen years or decades after the incident.
