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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: The court found clear evidence of child abuse and placed the child in protective custody .
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coercive control

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

Ex: The court acknowledged coercive control as a serious pattern of psychological abuse intended to limit the victim 's independence .
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human trafficking

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

Ex: Many NGOs work to support survivors 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 court handled the case of incest with extreme caution due to the severity of the offense .
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indecent exposure

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

Ex: The defendant faced serious legal consequences for repeated indecent exposure in public spaces .
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rape
rape
[noun]

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

Ex: She bravely testified about surviving rape.
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to abuse
to abuse
[Verb]

to sexually assault a person, especially women and children

Ex: The # MeToo movement shed light on the prevalence of individuals in positions of power who use their influence to abuse others sexually .
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to abduct
to abduct
[Verb]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will likely abduct more victims .
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abductee
abductee
[noun]

a person who has been taken away illegally by force

Ex: The abductee later testified in court against the individuals responsible for the crime .
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abduction
abduction
[noun]

the act of forcibly taking someone away, typically by kidnapping

Ex: He was accused of planning the abduction but denied all involvement .
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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: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .
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kidnapping

the act of taking someone against their will and imprisoning them

Ex: International agencies are working together to prevent child kidnapping.
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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: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed the hostage and apprehended the criminals .
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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: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly .
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stalking
stalking
[noun]

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

Ex: Stalking is a criminal offense in many countries.
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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 individual repeatedly flashed in public , leading to multiple charges of indecent exposure .
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bigamist
bigamist
[noun]

someone who marries one person while still legally married to another

Ex: Being a bigamist is illegal in most countries .
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