Concept information
Preferred term
rape and sexual offenses
Definition
- Rape and sexual offenses are widespread around the world, with devastating psychological and physical consequences for millions of victims each year. Overwhelmingly, men perpetrate sexual offenses, although women commit some of these crimes as well. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Rape and Sexual Offenses]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/rape_and_sexual_offenses
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