The Law

Sexual assault is any form of sexual activity on someone else, such as kissing, fondling, touching, sexual intercourse, etc. without that person's consent.

What is consent?

• Consent is based on choice.
• Consent is active, not passive.
• Consent is possible only when there is equal power.
• Giving in because of fear is not consent. Going along with something because of wanting to fit in with the group, being deceived of feeling bad is not consent.
• If you can't say "no" comfortably, then "yes" has no meaning.
• If you are unwilling to accept a "no", then "yes" has no meaning.

THIS IS A CRIME

Anyone convicted of sexual assault faces a maximum penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment.

If you've been sexually assaulted you can call:

• Brantford General Emergency 751-5507
• Sexual Assault Care Team 751-5544 ext. 4449
• Sexual Assault Center of Brant 751-3471
• Brantford Police Service 756-7050
• Six Nation Police 445-2811
• Brant County OPP 442-2241