There are many terms to refer to similar sex crimes: sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual violence, molestation and rape. As a group, these terms refer to any type of unwanted or nonconsensual sexual touching or sexual acts against a victim. Sexual assault and abuse can involve physical touching, such as kissing, groping or forced penetration. It can also be nonphysical acts, such as the exposure of sexual organs or taking explicit photographs of a minor.