sex crimes
Violations of consent
Sex crimes are criminal offenses involving unlawful sexual conduct—rape, sexual assault, molestation, indecent exposure, sex trafficking, and similar acts.
The term encompasses both violent offenses and those involving exploitation, coercion, or victims incapable of consent.
He was convicted of multiple sex crimes against minors.
A sex crime registry tracks offenders after release.
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- molestationCriminal unwanted sexual contact
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- gropingSearching by touch alone
- fondlingAffectionate tactile contact
abuse · attack · force · coercion · consent · victim · survivor · perpetrator
Illegal transport for profit
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- child abuseHarm inflicted on minors
- pornographySexually explicit arousing material
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
prostitution · pimping · coercion · manipulation · vulnerability · minors · sextortion · blackmail
- catcallingHarassing strangers verbally
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- exposureState of being unprotected
- indecent exposureUnlawful public nudity
flashing · voyeurism · peeping · upskirting · workplace harassment · quid pro quo · hostile environment · power imbalance
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
- sentencingImposing legal punishment
incarceration · probation · Megan's Law · statute of limitations · evidence · testimony · plea bargain · indictment
rape
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- molestationCriminal unwanted sexual contact
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- gropingSearching by touch alone
fondling · abuse · attack · force · coercion · consent · victim · survivor · perpetrator · predator
trafficking
Illegal transport for profit
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- child abuseHarm inflicted on minors
- pornographySexually explicit arousing material
solicitation · prostitution · pimping · coercion · manipulation · vulnerability · minors · sextortion · blackmail · enticement
unwanted advances
- catcallingHarassing strangers verbally
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- exposureState of being unprotected
indecent exposure · flashing · voyeurism · peeping · upskirting · workplace harassment · quid pro quo · hostile environment · power imbalance · intimidation
felony
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
sentencing · incarceration · probation · Megan's Law · statute of limitations · evidence · testimony · plea bargain · indictment · arraignment
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- tribal jurisdictiontribal courts, tribal law, tribal police, federal jurisdiction, state jurisdiction
sex crimesvictim advocacy
Supporting crime-affected individuals
consent education · safeguarding · protective services · abuse prevention · survivor support
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