Sex Crimes

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Statutory rape is a crime defined as sexual relations between an adult and a minor... more »
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Nearly 50 percent of US women report they have experienced some type of sexual harassment in the workplace--and harassment is not limited to men offending women. Here's how to proceed if you're a victim of sexual harassment... more »
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A pedophile is someone who takes a sexual interest in children. Illegal pedophile activities include possessing or viewing any sexually explicit material featuring minors, improper sexual contact with minors even if the contact isn't physical or ... more »
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The act of rape has nothing to do with the victim and everything to do with the actions and decisions of the rapist. Yet we live in a culture where ‘preventing rape’ is the responsibility of the victim, not the potential rapist. This culture ... more »
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Telling Eliot Spitzer jokes, following his prostitute scandal, is like shooting fish in a barrel. No matter how you tell them, if they're about this self-righteous politician self destructing, you're almost certain to get a laugh. Look at the ... more »
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All sex offenders are required to register with the state where they are living. Most states require them to register annually. Several agencies keep track of where they are living and working. Since this is public knowledge, you are allowed to ... more »
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New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's patronizing of a high-class prostitution ring is one of those political scandals that will stay alive in jokes and parodies for much longer than the self-righteous pol spends battling his conviction through the ... more »
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Rape means is a big "NO".If your partner or girlfriend or anyone says no about sexual intercourse then you have to stop otherwise you will be charged with rape. Even in marriage life, if your wife or husband says no then better not to force her ... more »
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One of the most underreported crimes is marital rape, also known as spousal rape or IPSA, Intimate Partner Sexual Assault. Historically, many have perceived the husband's "rights" within marriage to include sex on demand. However, forced sex ... more »
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Courts apply the term "sex offender" to anyone who has been convicted of sexual crimes. Sex offender registries now exist for each state, and offenders are required to register with the police wherever they reside after conviction. Follow these ... more »
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Capital punishment is the execution of a convicted criminal by the government for crimes that are considered capital offenses. In Texas, all capital offenses involve murder in some form. Texas has the highest number of executions in the United ... more »
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Are you searching for a special someone in your lives but never found them? Did you use all the possible ways to look for a missing love ones?But come out nothing. There are many ways to find a missing person but what if this person do not have ... more »
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After a sexual assault, it's imperative that victims preserve evidence to aid prosecution of the offender. Evidence can be anything from traces of bodily fluid to fingerprints on objects to hair or clothing fibers. Here's how to avoid losing ... more »
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A rape kit or sexual assault kit is a collection of items used by medical personnel to collect evidence following a sexual assault. The kit generally includes containers for fluid and tissue samples, as well as other forms of storage for physical ... more »
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If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sex crime, you may benefit by attending a victims support group. Hospitals and nonprofit organizations throughout the country have created safe and confidential settings where victims of sexual ... more »
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The United States is one of only a handful of democratic, advanced countries that regularly employ capital punishment. However, in some places, such as Singapore, courts sentence offenders to death for simple drug possession. Follow these steps ... more »
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The term sex offender can be somewhat ambiguous; sex crimes can involve bodily exposure, intercourse with a minor or even rape. When dealing with a juvenile sex offender, the most important thing is that he or she gets help right away. ... more »
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There is nothing more devastating than to find that your innocent child has been sexually molested. It is a pain that overwhelms completely. Knowing what to do and where to turn will not right the wrong done, but it will help you to gain control ... more »
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Assault is defined as the intent to commit battery or to arouse fear of bodily harm in someone else. Some states require that assault charges involve the "present ability to succeed," which means that a suspect will actually have to ... more »
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Date rape, or acquaintance rape, is any form of sexual intercourse that has been accomplished against your will. This includes situations where sexual intercourse was achieved by means of force, violent action, while you were under duress or ... more »
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The term sexual assault covers everything from inappropriate touching to rape. Reporting sexual assault to police is just as important as reporting a break-in or domestic violence; yet an estimated 60 percent or more cases go unreported, largely ... more »
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Sexual harassment occurs when you receive unwanted sexual attention in a controlled environment such as a classroom or workplace. The harasser and victim can be of any gender. In fact, around 15 percent of sexual harassment complaints in the ... more »
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Sex crime victims who press charges against their assailants usually must appear in court for a hearing. Proper courtroom etiquette is required, so you should know how to conduct yourself during a hearing. Follow these steps... more »
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Many women do not seek help for various reasons. Among them are their fears that the system will not be sensitive to their needs. They may not be aware of the resources in their area or they may want to minimize the severity of the crime. In date ... more »
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According to the 2005 National Crime Victimization Survey, nearly 200,000 people were victims of sex crimes in America. Many grassroots and government-based activism movements fight for the rights of these victims. You can join them by following ... more »