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Citizen's Guide to United States
Federal Child Exploitation Laws
Sexual
Abuse
Sexual abuse of children and adults is typically prosecuted under state
law. However, when a child is sexually abused on federal lands, such as
military bases or Indian lands, the offense can also be prosecuted under
federal law. For example, it is a federal crime for a person to engage in a
sexual act with a minor child within specified federal territories. See 18
U.S.C. § 2243. Moreover, federal law assigns harsher penalties for those
convicted of engaging in a sexual act with young children or if the offender
uses force or threats, inflicts serious bodily injury or death, or
kidnapping is involved. See 18 U.S.C. § 2241.
U.S. Department of Justice,
Criminal Division ° Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS)
1400 New York Avenue,
6th Floor ° Washington,
D.C. 20530
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