Incest
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Incest or intra-familial rape occurs when members of the same family, or step family, sexually penetrate a child or young person in that family by putting a penis or other object into the vagina, anus or mouth of the child or young person. Incestuous assault where there is no penetration falls within the indecent assault category and is also a criminal offence.
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Copyright Updated: 9 Oct 2009
The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.