Penetration
Penetration involves physical insertion, however slight, of the penis into the vulva; contact between the mouth
and the penis, vulva, or anus; or physical insertion of a hand, finger, or other object into the anal or genital
opening of another person.
• Penetration of Victim
° Penetration of the Victim by Force – Includes completed or attempted unwanted vaginal (for
women), oral, or anal insertion through use of physical force or threats to physically harm toward
or against the victim. Examples include pinning the victim’s arms, using one’s body weight to
prevent movement or escape, use of a weapon or threats of use, and assaulting the victim.

Penetration of Victim by Alcohol/drug-facilitation – Includes completed or attempted unwanted
vaginal (for women), oral, or anal insertion when the victim was unable to consent due to being
too intoxicated (e.g., incapacitation, lack of consciousness, or lack of awareness) through their
voluntary or involuntary use of alcohol or drugs.
• Victim was Made to Penetrate
° Victim was Made to Penetrate a Perpetrator or Someone Else by Force – Includes times when the
victim was made, or there was an attempt to make the victim, sexually penetrate a perpetrator
or someone else without the victim’s consent because the victim was physically forced or
threatened with physical harm. Examples include pinning the victim’s arms, using one’s body
weight to prevent movement or escape, use of a weapon or threats of use, and assaulting the
victim.
° Victim was Made to Penetrate a Perpetrator or Someone Else by Alcohol/drug-facilitation –
Includes times when the victim was made, or there was an attempt to make the victim, sexually
penetrate a perpetrator or someone else without the victim’s consent because the victim was
unable to consent due to being too intoxicated (e.g., incapacitation, lack of consciousness, or
lack of awareness) through their voluntary or involuntary use of alcohol or drugs.
No physically Pressured Unwanted Penetration
Victim was pressured verbally or through intimidation or misuse of authority to consent or acquiesce to being
penetrated. Examples include being worn down by someone who repeatedly asked for sex or showed they were
unhappy; feeling pressured by being lied to, or being told promises that were untrue; having someone threaten
to end a relationship or spread rumors; and sexual pressure due to someone using their influence or authority
(this is not an exhaustive list)