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What is Sexual Violence?

​Sexual Violence is an umbrella term for many different types of victimization, including:

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  • Cyber harassment
  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual coercion
  • Commercial sexual exploitation
  • Child sexual abuse
  • Sex trafficking
  • Unwanted sexual contact
  • Gender bullying
  • Sexual abuse by a caregiver
  • Stalking
  • Drug- and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault
  • A power differential which makes sexual conduct inappropriate (like a teacher and a student)
  • Sexual assault
  • Rape
  • Intimate partner sexual violence
  • Private image exploitation (also known as revenge porn)
  • Reproductive coercion
  • Street harassment
If you or someone you know have experienced anything listed here, you can call our helpline for support. Even if you’re not sure what happened was sexual violence, even if it happened a long time ago, we are here to help. ​
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Sexual violence can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, race, class, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, culture, and physical or mental ability.
 
Sexual violence is not usually a crime between strangers. Survivors of sexual violence are most often harmed by people they know, like a classmate, spouse, loved one, co-worker, friend, neighbor, family member, caretaker, or employer. 
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Interested in more national and local resources? Or sexual violence statistics?

Visit the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault's website!
  • For a list of national and Maine resources, click here.
  • For sexual violence statistics, click here.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and all other characteristics and status in any group protected by city, state and federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to the provision of any services offered or provided by the agency.

Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741

Administrative Office: 
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(207) 725-2181

P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
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SASSMM serves a portion of Wabanaki territory also known as Midcoast Maine.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, & Services
    • Supporting Marginalized Communities
    • Get Involved
    • Contact
  • Services
    • Help Now
    • In-Person Support
    • Support Groups
    • Sexual Violence
    • Midcoast CAC
    • Resources
    • Toolkit for Teens
    • Your Questions
  • Education
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • For our Community
    • About Prevention
    • Child Protective Unit Assessment
    • Social Media
    • Share Your Story
  • Events
    • Trainings for Professionals
  • Donate
    • Ways to Donate
    • Merchandise