Fighting

Myth or Fact?:

If the victim does not fight, the sexual assault is his/her fault.

Answer

MYTH! The truth is, physical resistance is not one of the criteria for the label of sexual assault in the state of Ohio. There are many reasons why one would not use physical resistance, including fearing for one's life.

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