Sexual abuse refers to unwanted sexual activity coerced through threat, force, or abuse of power. It is a criminal act that comes with severe penalties when caught and proven guilty. It may be referred to differently, based on the victim. For instance, sexual abuse of an under-aged person is referred to, legally, as child abuse. The process of penalizing perpetrators is long and sometimes ineffective. However, an extensive support system for sexual abuse victims has been established in several global locations.
