But I'm not the one who should be in prison, not the one who deserves to be punished. I'm tired of keeping secrets, including my grade six teacher's and my grade seven teacher's, and that of the school that failed to protect me. Sexual assault is a violation of your body and your trust. Sexual assault is an act of violence. At least 60 per cent of victims know their attackers.
Sexual assault is an attempt to assert power and anger.
It is not about sex. It is an act of aggression that is meant to hurt, pun- ish, and humiliate the victim. It is motivated by the desire to control and dominate. Decent people accept the responsibility not to harm another person. Normal people, if they have injured you, accept the responsibility for their actions and try to make amends.