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1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements Mandated reporters are required to report all cases of suspected child abuse. [270] The definition of child abuse makes specific reference to sexual offenses detailed in the state’s criminal code, including the two described in the previous section. [271],[272] The reporting requirem

Sexual intercourse with an individual less than 14 years of age is illegal regardless of the age of the defendant. [263] Sexual intercourse with an individual at least 14 years of age and less than 16 years of age is a crime if the defendant is at least 18 years of age. [264] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements Mandatory reporters are required to notify the proper authorities if they suspect that a child has been the victim of abuse. [253] The statute defines child abuse to include the offenses listed in the previous section. However, the definition only applies to those cases where the defend

A person is deemed incapable of consent if he or she is under 17 years of age, regardless of the age of the defendant. [244] Sexual activity with someone under 17 years of age is treated as a misdemeanor if: The victim is at least 9 years of age and the defendant is less than 17 years of age; or The victim is at least 13 years of age and the

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements

Intercourse with a female under 18 years of age is considered rape, regardless of the age of the defendant. [227] The only defense to this crime is if the defendant is the victim’s spouse. [228] Sexual acts, not amounting to penetration, with a minor who is less than 18 years of age but at least 16 years of age are legal in cases where the def

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements Mandated reporters are required to report all instances of suspected child abuse. [222] The statutes define child abuse to include sexual assault as defined in the penal code. However, the definition only applies to acts perpetrated by someone related to, residing with, or responsible f

Children under 14 years of age are unable to consent to sexual activities under any circumstances. Individuals less than 16 years of age and at least 14 years of age can consent to sexual activities if the defendant is less than 5 years older than the victim or is the victim’s spouse. [217] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements

A child less than 16 years of age is unable to consent to sexual intercourse unless he or she is married to the defendant. [207] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements Mandated reporters are only required to notify the state of suspected abuse when the defendant is the victim’s parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare. [201] 2. Mandatory reporters

A child under 16 years of age cannot consent to sexual activity, regardless of the age of the defendant. [189] A child who is at least 16 years of age and less than 18 years of age cannot consent to sexual activity if the defendant is 24 years of age or older. [190] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements

An individual less than 16 years of age is unable to consent to sexual activities with a person 4 or more years older than him or her. [172] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements

In addition to research on how to best address the needs of youth who are already homeless, other studies have focused on preventive interventions.

Children under 16 years of age are unable to consent to sexual intercourse regardless of the age of the defendant. [155] Individuals less than 18 years of age cannot consent to sexual intercourse if the defendant is 30 years of age or older except in those cases where the victim and the defendant are married to one another. [156] Definition o

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements

A child under 16 years of age is unable to consent to sexual intercourse when the other person is more than 2 years older than him or her. [136] However, sexual contact with someone less than 15 years of age is illegal regardless of the age of the defendant. [137] Definition of Offenses

1. Inclusion of statutory rape in reporting requirements