Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are any illegal act of a sexual nature. Many go unreported, making it difficult to know the exact number of sex crimes that happen each year. more »

The prosecution process for sex crimes--rape, sexual assault and incest--is not always an easy one. The victim must be willing to see the prosecution through to the end, and the legal system is not always a guarantor of justice. Evidence must be strong in sex crimes for prosecution. Follow these steps to learn how the process for... more »

If you know a child victim of a sex crime, you can obtain counseling and other resources to help them overcome the trauma and stress of the assault. Follow these steps to find professional assistance. more »

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 these steps. more »

Most states in the United States consider a juvenile offender to be anyone who commits a crime and is under the age of 18. Juvenile crime has been studied by psychologists and sociologists who seek to understand its impact, its causes and ways to prevent it. Most courts understand juveniles need to be treated differently from adults... more »