• Sexual assault is a subject that rarely gets talked about because of the shame, guilt, and embarrassment that often come with it. Many victims stay silent, not because what happened was minor, but because it is difficult to talk about and even harder to relive. Sexual assault involves acts that are not asked for and are taken without consent or permission. Offenders may try to justify their actions by saying things like, “I thought it was okay,” “I didn’t mean it,” or that it “got out of hand.” However, the…