ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Causes of sexual violence

So, you know how we have rules about keeping our hands to ourselves and not taking things that don't belong to us? Well, some adults don't follow those rules when it comes to other people's bodies. They might touch or hurt someone in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable or scared, and that's called sexual violence.

There are lots of reasons why someone might do this, but it's never okay. Sometimes they might not even realize they're doing something wrong, but that doesn't make it right. Other times, they might feel like they have power over someone else and they can do whatever they want. This is very wrong, and they need to learn that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

When someone experiences sexual violence, it's not their fault. They didn't do anything to deserve it or make it happen. They should always tell a trusted adult if something like this happens to them, so they can get help and support. It's important to remember that there are good people in the world who want to help, and no one should suffer alone.