Sexual violence is defined by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention as “sexual activity when consent is not obtained or freely given. It impacts every community and affects both sexes and people of all sexual orientations and ages. Anyone can experience or perpetrate sexual violence. The perpetrator of sexual violence is usually someone the survivor knows. This can include a friend, current or former intimate partner, coworker, neighbor, or family member. Sexual violence can occur in person, online, or through technology. This includes posting or sharing sexual pictures of someone without their consent, or non-consensual sexting.”

~CDC, About Sexual Violence Report, updated 2024

This resource provides examples of types, settings, and communities vulnerable to sexual violence among AANHPI and MENA communities..