The U.S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, offers the following definitions of rape and sexual assault. Rape is forced sexual intercourse, including both psychological coercion and physical force. Forced sexual intercourse means vaginal, anal, or oral penetration by the offender(s). This category includes incidents where the penetration is from a foreign object such as a bottle. Also included are attempted rapes, male and female victims, and heterosexual and homosexual rape. Sexual assault covers a wide range of victimizations, distinct from rape or attempted rape. These crimes include completed or attempted attacks generally involving unwanted sexual contact between the victim and offender. Sexual assaults may or may not involve force and include such things as grabbing or fondling. Sexual assault also includes verbal threats. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), it is important to note that every state has its own legal definitions, which may vary from these general guidelines.