Where can Sexual
Violence take place?

Sexual violence against children and young people can occur in any place the victim goes to:

  • In their own home

  • In the offender's home

  • In another residence

  • At school

  • On the street or in a public place

  • In the entities of extra-curricular activities

  • At an institution

  • On the internet

  • ...

 

Therefore, it is very important that in all these contexts and places you have safety strategies to protect yourself from violent situations.

You can find out more about the safety strategies you can adopt here.

Disclaimer

Some of the information on this website has been simplified so that it can be understood by everyone. This simplification does not, however, put in question the accuracy and correctness of the contents. The content of this website was created by APAV as part of the CARE plus project, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The content reflects the point of view of APAV, which cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.