Types of Victimization
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sexual violence is defined as oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by or union with the sexual organ of another or the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration of another by any other object, without the consent of the victim.
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
Relationship violence can be defined as repeated behaviors such as threats, verbal abuse and physical assaults, involving adults who are in an intimate dating relationship. Relationship violence typically refers to two adults who are not married, not living together, and have no children in common. This definition applies applies to same sex couples relationships as well as heterosexual relationships.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence can be defined as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member on another. Domestic violence typically refers to persons who are living together as a family, are married, or have a child in common.(See Florida Statute 741.28 for expanded legal definitions)
STALKING
DEATH
RESPONSES AND RECOVERY AFTER VICTIMIZATION
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