PSY 239: The Psychology of Women
Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault
-unwanted sexual contact including sexual touching
-typically accompanied by psychological or physical pressure
Rape
-sexual penetration with or without consent, that is obtained by force or threat of
physical harm or when victim is incapable of giving consent
Indiana Criminal Code (IC 35-42-4-1)
Rape occurs when a person knowingly or intentionally has sexual intercourse with
a member of the opposite sex when:
1 – the other person is compelled by force or imminent threat of force
2 – the other person is unaware that sexual intercourse is occurring
3 – the other person is so mentally disabled or deficient that consent to intercourse
cannot be given
An offense described in subsection (a) is a Class A felony if:
1 – it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force
2 – it is committed while armed with a deadly weapon
3 – it results in serious bodily injury to a person other than a defendant; or
4 - the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without
the victim's knowledge, with a drug or a controlled substance or knowing that the
victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's
knowledge.
Criminal Deviate Conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) – causes another to perform or submit
to deviate sexual conduct
Sexual Battery (IC 35-42-4-8)
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- Fall '08
- Dr.StephanieGoodwin
- Psychology
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