Category Archives: Rape & Sexual Assault

Tolerating Criminal Behavior in the Scene, and Judging Others


Several things have happened over the years that have had me really starting to look at what happens in our circles when clearly and unambiguously illegal behavior comes to light. My first encounter with this sort of thing was finding … Continue reading

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WomensLaw.org


I just discovered an absolutely fantastic legal resource targeted at women who are victims of domestic violence.  A project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, WomensLaw.org, is probably the most comprehensive website I’ve come across dedicated to this … Continue reading

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Rape, Sexual Assault, and Coercion


Wow, what a great resource on Aphrodite Wounded that explains what sexual assault and rape are, and defines brilliantly the difference between consent and nonconsent, and addresses the issue of sex by coercive pressure as rape, as well as discussing … Continue reading

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Consent, and Effect of Current or Previous Relationship (California)


Note that this definition requires “positive cooperation” and the “exercise of free will”,  as well as knowledge of the nature of the event that is going to happen, among other parameters.  It’s clearly not enough to just not object.  This … Continue reading

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Sexual Battery – California


Note that all that is required for a charge of battery is to literally touch another person’s “intimate part” against their will, etc. – even through their clothing.  It need not be hitting, cutting, or any other kind of more … Continue reading

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More on Rape and Abuse in the BDSM Community


More great thoughts from Kitty Stryker, and a whole host of commentary from other community members about the topic of rape, (sexual) assault, victim blaming, and tolerating abuse in the kink community, and what we should do about it.  If … Continue reading

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Rape Definition – Rape, “Duress”, “Menace” (California)


California Penal Code § 261 (2011) § 261.  Rape; “Duress”; “Menace” (a) Rape is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a person not the spouse of the perpetrator, under any of the following circumstances: (1) Where a person is … Continue reading

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