Glossary

The following are how we define the words we use in this app. Please note that there may be other definitions or nuances we are not covering.

Abuse/Assault: when someone forces unwanted sexual activity onto someone else

Accountability: being responsible for one's actions

Community Accountability: community based strategy to address violence without the police

Consent: an agreement between people to engage in sexual activity

Cycle of Abuse: repeated acts of sexual violence in a cyclical nature

Offense: an instance of assault