What's the Variation Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Battery?

[Morse3]

I've listened to these conditions used interchangeably, but what really distinguishes sexual assault from sensual battery?

[DeanH]

From my understanding, intimate assault involves any unwanted sexual make contact with or behavior, while sensual battery specifically refers to physical contact of a intimate nature without assent. Is that accurate?

[Melton3]

I think the distinction also depends on legal definitions in different jurisdictions. Can someone clarify how those terms are legally defined?

[Devin]

It's essential to understand those distinctions to better advocate for victims and realize the legal consequences. Does any person have examples to illustrate these differences?