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No one deserves to be sexually assaulted. Sexual Offense Services (SOS) works to improve community response to the problem of sexual violence, and to create a society that is violence free.
Free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families, friends and other concerned persons. SOS also provides:
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24-Hour Hotline: 651.643.3006
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24-hour crisis counseling, advocacy, information and referral
- Advocacy and support during medical, police and legal procedures
- Individual counseling and support groups
- Referral for therapy, shelter and financial needs
- Community education programs on sexual violence
- Awareness and prevention
- In-service training and consultation for professionals
Sexual assault is any sexual activity involving a person who does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault is an act of violence. This can be obvious, as in an assault in which a weapon, physical force or a threat is used. In other situations, the violence is more subtle, as when a position of authority, age, size, or status is used to trick, scare or manipulate the victim. Examples include:
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Rape
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Sexual Contact (touching, grabbing, fondling)
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Non-Contact Offenses (obscene phone calls, exposing)
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Incest
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Sexual Harassment
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Sexual Exploitation of Clients by Professionals
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Marital Rape
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Pornography and Prostitution
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Same-Sex Assault
24 Hour Hotline: 651.643.3006 | Business Line: 651.643.3022 | SOS Brochure (pdf)
