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Sexual aggression

The number of cases of sexual assault recorded by the police, which includes both rape and attempted rape, has risen dramatically in recent years. In the UK, more than 11,000 rapes and a further 25,000 indecent assaults were reported to the police in 2002–2003.

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    Sexual assault

    Sexual assault is physical and psychological damage resulting from rape or attempted rape.
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