Everyone faces a risk of sexual assault. Sexual abuse can happen in almost any Pompano Beach venue, including private homes, the workplace, medical offices, massage parlors, dentists offices, or almost anywhere else. The assault in Pompano Beach can happen at the hands of someone the victim knows well, or a stranger. One of the most disturbing situations with sexual assault is when it comes from someone in a position of trust, such as a member of the clergy or priest; a doctor, nurse or other medical professional; or a coach or teacher.
But others can also be responsible for sexual assault. A spa professional, a masseuse, an esthetician performing waxing or laser treatments, or anyone else can take advantage of a situation and commit sexual abuse or assault against innocent victims. The law firm of Frankl Kominsky is available to help victims of sexual assault in Pompano Beach and in other South Florida locations.
Sexual assault and abuse regularly happens throughout Florida, including in Pompano Beach. Sexual assault includes almost any type of sexual conduct toward another individual which is unwanted.
Even in consensual sexual encounters, there can be sexual assault, when one person is forced against his or her will to conduct a sexual act. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were 7, rape cases in Florida in The same year, there were 3, forcible fondling cases.
There were 4, arrests made in forcible sex offenses in Florida the same year. Other statistics demonstrate the frequency of sexual assault, much of which is unreported. A National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey showed that 1,, women in Florida have been raped at some point in their lives.
