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What's the difference between sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape?

  • Written by Sarah L. Cook, Professor & Associate Dean, Georgia State University

The terms “sexual abuse,” “sexual assault,” “sexual harassment” – and even “rape” – crop up daily in the news. We are likely to see these terms more as the #MeToo movement continues.

Many people want to understand these behaviors and work to prevent them. It helps if we are consistent and...

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