In the context of violence against women, sexual assault by a dating partner or someone known to the victim is termed ________.

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Acquaintance rape refers to sexual assault by a dating partner or someone known to the victim. Common couples violence refers to situational violence that may occur in a relationship, but is not characterized by power and control dynamics. Patriarchal terrorism refers to a pattern of systematic and controlling abuse in a relationship. Unwanted pursuit behavior refers to persistent and unwelcome advances, but may not necessarily involve sexual assault.

In the Context of Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault by a Dating