Let's just say that someone was a victim and hasn't told anyone. You have no idea, but you sense that something is wrong. What are signs that he/she was raped? How can you prevent this from happening? Like a someone under the age of consent, for example. What would you do to make sure the people around you aren't watching you or something?
2007-10-24 17:07:34 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sorry. That was bad. I meant like, what would you do to make sure your child wasn't in this type of situation? So he/she was never in danger?
2007-10-24 17:15:28 · update #1
Oh no. I wasn't abused. This is for my research power point. I have to present it tomorrow. I'm in senior. Our middle name is "procrastinator."
2007-10-24 17:22:57 · update #2
I don't know, Jay Ramey. That's why I'm on this site.
2007-10-24 17:38:44 · update #3
Most victims of statutory rape dont believe they have been raped. They feel that they are in love and making an informed consent to have sex. So in those cases, you wouldnt see any signs other than a big smile on their faces. Someone under the age of consent can be 17 years old dont forget.
As for very young kids, say under 14 and way below where the statutory rape was in the form of a physical assault and not a question of believed consent, you may or may not see signs of any kind. But if you are looking, you may see a kid that appears to be antisocial or depressed, shys away from certain people who may be abusing them, is distant or non communicative, spends alot of time alone, sometimes draws pictures that seem to depict violence or sometimes show themselves to be dirty or separated from the rest of the family...I can go on.
The major thing to look for is a change in personality that is sudden and somewhat drastic.
Someone asked what you last question is about. Sounds as if you may have been abused. Dont ask questions here. Run to someone you trust and tell them.
EDIT FOR LESLEY:
Statutory rape can be commitedwhen both parties are underage in some states.
2007-10-24 17:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Statutory rape literally means that someone above the age of consent had sex with someone under the age of consent. There isn't necessarily tell tale signs and the "victim" may not view themselves as a victim either. It is not the same as other rape because Rape typically requires that someone didn't consent. With Statutory rape the argument is that the person isn't old enough to consent, whether or not that person agrees they didn't consent. I believe it's usually the parents that press charges in statutory rape cases.
If your child started dating someone quite a bit older than them, that would be an obvious sign of statutory rape.
2007-10-24 17:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The signs of statutory rape would be different with different ages of people.
For example, a 5 year old would react different than a 12 year old.
Any sign in a person's behavior is a 'red flag' that something is troubling them.
Some of the signs are (but not limited to ) are acting up, mood swings, wetting the bed, grade change, crying, starring into space, withdrawal, and not wanting to be around that person, and lots more signs.
I don't quite understand the last question .. about people watching you ??
2007-10-24 17:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How could you tell or see signs of a girl that willingly had sex with a guy when the girl was 15 years and 11 months old compared to a girl that had sex with a guy when the girl was 16 years and one day old in a state where the legal age of consent is 16?
How could you tell or see signs of a girl that willingly had sex with a guy when the girl was 17 years and 11 months old compared to a girl that had sex with a guy when the girl was 18 years and one day old in a state where the legal age of consent is 18?
Lets say a guy has two girlfriends that are both 17. One girl lives in state x, where the age of consent is 16. The other girl lives in state y, where the age of consent is 18. The guy goes and has sex with both of them the same week. Are there going to be signs that something is wrong with the state y girl but everything is normal with state x girl, just because the law happens to be different in the two different states?
I really do not understand this question.
In my experience defending these types of cases nothing is wrong until Mom finds out the girl was having sex, or the girl gets really mad at the guy because they broke up or he did something that really made her mad, so now it gets reported to the police so she can GET him.
2007-10-24 17:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a difference between statutory rape and rape. Rape is when someone has sex with you against your will. Statutory rape is when you are under the age of consent and willing have sex with someone that is older. These ages vary by states and countries. Your last question makes me believe you are trying to find out how to get away with this. He can go to prison you know? That is a high price to pay for sex.
2007-10-24 17:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by kim h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Statutory rape is consensual sex with a legal minor. If it was not consensual, then it is simply rape.
I, too, do not understand your question. If you suspect your child has had sex, open up a dialog and get to the facts. This is too important to ignore.
And, short of a medical examination, you have no real way to find out except by conversation. take your pick: talk about it, or see a doctor.
STD's are no laughing matter these days. If I thought my daughter had been raped, with or without consent, I would be very assertive about finding the truth.
2007-10-24 17:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by zealot144 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My GF is a psychologist undergoing intense training in this area. It is not really something the lay person can say with certainty at all.
I just read a few days ago the California Mandated reporters guidelines, dealing with child abuse in general, and how to recognize it and make a proper report.
Usually it will take a multi-disciplinary team of trained professionals to make a determination, and there are many responses typical to sex abuse of a child, often age dependent.
A couple that stuck out in my mind:
- age INappropriate knowledge of sexual activities
- familiarity with sexual vocabulary that is age inappropriate
these are not proof of anything, but MAY be a reason to have a pro look closer
2007-10-25 01:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
statutary rape has to do with a minor having sex with someone older not forced sex .the ages are different in each state........it is partially based on the idea that kids can;t give consent..........too young
2007-10-24 18:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't completely understand all of that but there is no real signs the only way is to see the person hanging older people act acting sexual around them that is the only real way.
2007-10-24 17:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by your last question?
2007-10-24 17:11:54 · answer #10 · answered by Dina K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋