Sexual violence is any unwanted act of a sexual nature .
There are other forms of sexual violence that can have an equally devastating effect on those who experience them. Sexual Violence and the Law Sexual assault is a crime. Charges can be brought against anyone who sexually assaults you, whether that person is a stranger, a husband, a relative or someone you know, Indecent exposure is a crime. Making obscene phone calls is a crime. Sexual harassment is against the law, but there re no criminal sanctions for this behaviour unless it escalates into sexual assault.