Arkansas Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Sexual abuse can take many forms, including:

Rape and Sexual Assault

Rape and sexual assault involve non-consensual sexual contact, often through the use of force, coercion, or incapacitation. These crimes can occur between strangers, acquaintances, or even intimate partners.

Survivors of rape and sexual assault may experience physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections, and profound emotional trauma.

Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse involves any sexual activity with a minor, including touching, fondling, or penetration. Perpetrators of child sexual abuse often use their position of power or trust to groom and manipulate their victims.

Child sexual abuse can have lifelong impacts on survivors, including difficulty with relationships, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

Incest

Incest involves sexual activity between family members, such as siblings, parents, and children, or grandparents and grandchildren. Incest is a form of child sexual abuse that often involves complex dynamics of power, control, and secrecy within families.

Survivors of incest may struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, and betrayal, as well as difficulty trusting others.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment involves unwanted sexual advances, comments, or conduct in the workplace, school, or other professional settings. Sexual harassment in workplace can create a hostile environment and have serious consequences for victims and organizations alike.

Sexual harassment can include quid pro quo harassment, where sexual favors are requested in exchange for employment benefits, or hostile work environment harassment, where the harassment is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating or offensive work environment.

Survivors of sexual harassment may experience anxiety, depression, and difficulty advancing in their careers.

Stalking

Stalking involves a pattern of behavior that causes fear or emotional distress in the victim, such as following, monitoring, or threatening the victim. Stalkers may use technology, such as GPS tracking or social media, to keep tabs on their victims.

Stalking can occur in person or online and may escalate to physical violence if left unchecked. Survivors of stalking may feel constantly on edge and may need to take steps to protect their safety and privacy.

Voyeurism

Voyeurism involves observing others in a private or sexual context without their knowledge or consent, often for the purpose of sexual gratification. This can include peeping through windows, using hidden cameras, or taking photos or videos without permission. Survivors of voyeurism may feel violated and exposed and may struggle with feelings of paranoia or hypervigilance.

Exhibitionism

Exhibitionism involves exposing one’s genitals to others without their consent, often in public places. Exhibitionists may derive sexual pleasure from the shock or discomfort of their victims.

Victims of exhibitionism may feel disgusted, fearful, or angry and may avoid certain places or situations as a result of their experience.

No matter what type of sexual abuse you have experienced, an attorney from our network is here to help you navigate the legal process and fight for your rights.