Exam 3 - Sexual Offending Flashcards
What is rape defined as?
Penetration… of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, w/out the consent of the victim.
(Includes attempted rape)
What is date rape?
Forcible rape that involves romantic partners or acquaintances in a dating relationship.
What is forcible sodomy?
Oral or Anal sexual intercourse forcibly and/or against that person’s will
What is sexual assault with an object?
Use of an instrument/object to unlawfully penetrate the genital/anal opening of a victim.
What is forcible fondling?
Forcibly touching the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification
What is incest?
Nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other w/in the degree that marriage is prohibited by law
What is voyeurism?
Achieving sexual gratification by illegally spying on others
What is exhibitionism?
Criminal exposure of genitals to unsuspecting people in public places
What is statutory rape?
“Carnal knowledge” of a person without force or the threat of force when that person is below the age of consent
T/F: Age of consent varies by jurisdiction across the US
True
What is Pedophilia?
Adults who have sexual desires for prepubescent children
What is grooming?
Attempts to manipulate or coerce someone into performing sexual acts for a proposed reward (child)
What is prostitution?
Any sexual exchange for money or other rewards
What is Sexual Trafficking?
Process whereby women/children are recruited, kidnapped, or sold/moved across national or international borders
What countries have the highest rates of sexual assault?
- Sweden
- Iceland
- Guyana
- El Salvador
- US
What nations have the lowest rates of sexual assault?
- Liechtenstein
- Egypt
- Mozambique
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
______ has the highest rate of rapes in the US.
Alaska
Fewer than __% of rape/sexual assault victims notify the police.
23%
Highest rates of rape and sexual assault are reported by _____ women.
Black
The highest rates of rape and sexual assault are among persons between ages __ and __.
16 & 24