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Sexual abuse

Definition in Statutory Guidance

From:

Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 14

GOV.UK

14.17 Sexual abuse including:
- rape
- indecent exposure
- sexual harassment
- inappropriate looking or touching
- sexual teasing or innuendo
- sexual photography
- subjection to pornography or witnessing sexual acts
- indecent exposure
- sexual assault
- sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting

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