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Crime and Punishment - Sexual & Exploitative Crimes

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child abuse

the harming of a child physically, emotionally, or sexually

Ex: Teachers reported child abuse to the authorities. 
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coercive control

a form of abuse where someone controls another person through threats, pressure, or fear

Ex: The woman suffered from coercive control by her partner. 
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human trafficking

the illegal trade of people for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of coercion

Ex: Authorities rescued victims of human trafficking. 
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incest
incest
[noun]

sexual activity between close family members who should not legally or morally have such relations

Ex: The police investigated a case of incest. 
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indecent exposure

the act of showing private parts of the body in public in a way that is offensive

Ex: He was arrested for indecent exposure. 
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rape
rape
[noun]

the criminal act of forcing someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will

Ex: He was arrested for rape and sexual assault. 
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to abuse
to abuse
[Verb]

to sexually assault a person, especially women and children

Ex: The survivor courageously shared their experience of an individual who sought to abuse them. 
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to abduct
to abduct
[Verb]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: The criminal attempted to abduct the child from the school playground. 
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abductee
abductee
[noun]

a person who has been taken away illegally by force

Ex: The abductee was found safe. 
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abduction
abduction
[noun]

the act of forcibly taking someone away, typically by kidnapping

Ex: The police are investigating the abduction of a child from the park. 
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to kidnap
to kidnap
[Verb]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

Ex: The criminals planned to kidnap the CEO's daughter for a ransom. 
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kidnapping

the act of taking someone against their will and imprisoning them

Ex: Kidnapping for ransom has become a serious crime in some regions. 
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hostage
hostage
[noun]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

Ex: The kidnappers took several employees hostage during the bank robbery, demanding a ransom for their release. 
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to stalk
to stalk
[Verb]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

Ex: Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work. 
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stalking
stalking
[noun]

the repeated and unwanted following, watching, or harassment of someone, causing fear or distress

Ex: She filed a report about stalking. 
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to flash
to flash
[Verb]

to show private body parts to others in public, usually as a sexual act

Ex: The man flashed at people on the street. 
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bigamist
bigamist
[noun]

someone who marries one person while still legally married to another

Ex: He was charged as a bigamist. 
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