CIBC battery

Sexual Offenses

Sexual offenses refer to crimes that involve illegal or coerced sexual conduct against an individual. These offenses can encompass a wide range of behaviors, including but not limited to sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, and child sexual abuse. The defining characteristic of sexual offenses is that they violate an individual’s autonomy, consent, and sexual integrity, often causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm to the victim. Legal definitions and specific charges related to sexual offenses can vary by jurisdiction but typically involve acts where consent is absent, obtained through force, coercion, manipulation, or where the victim is unable to give consent due to age or incapacitation. Combating sexual offenses is a significant focus of law enforcement and social movements, aimed at supporting victims and holding offenders accountable.