Statutory rape

The term statutory rape means sexual activity with a minor that is not forced.[1] It usually refers to when adults engage in sex with someone below the …

Statutory rape

The term statutory rape means sexual activity with a minor that is not forced.[1] It usually refers to when adults engage in sex with someone below the age of consent.

Situation

In 95% of the cases, the victim is female.[1] Very few jurisdictions actually use the term statutory rape.[2]

Alternative words

Words such as unlawful sex with a minor or unlawful carnal knowledge are used.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Statutory Rape Known to Law Enforcement (PDF) (Report). U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved Jan 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Summary of Current State Laws". U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Cieply, Michael (October 10, 2009). "Polanski's sex crime evolves with society (NY Times title: In Polanski Case, '70s Culture Collides With Today)". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2021-09-03. Retrieved October 19, 2021.


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