The phrase 'sexual violence' has high currency now and, tragically, it's use appears to be on the increase. It is a situation that achieves one distinct objective, to intentionally injure and sexually assault a person, without his or her consent. There is not enough compassion, respect, and equal treatment in most of our dealings towards rape and sexual abuse, both of which are a gross violation of human rights.
The public recently witnessed the case of Bill Cosby, who allegedly skipped a guilty charge for two criminal rapes. And like most public figures who are able to lawyer up, there is an unforgivably large percentage of victims being silenced in spite of public outcry.
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