2007-11-06 08:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by cindy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
In some cases the two terms may be considered synonymous.
But if I was to try to make a distinction, I would say that a sexual assault would be more of an attack in nature. Where a molestation would be more like unwanted sexual touching with a person, or any attempt to engage in any sexual act with a minor child.
2007-11-06 08:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by No More 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is the same thing. The usually call it molested when they are referring to children. One of the definitions of molest is to assault.
2007-11-06 08:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by kim h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got faith it relies upon on age. You sexually attack an grownup somebody over 18, yet you sexually moleste a toddler somebody under 18. people have a tendency to apply the words interchangeably while teenage ladies are sexually molested. I dunno this would be all incorrect.
2016-12-15 18:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sexual assault is a more general term. It can include molestation as well as more aggressive or violent sexual behavior, such as an attack.
Molestation does not include such violent behavior.
2007-11-06 12:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by nevit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋