Rape Law Adequacy
Are the laws regarding rape effective in our society?
In the society we call home, a person’s rights may be jeopardized in everyday living. Whether it is getting property stolen, being physically harmed, or even raped, a victim of such crimes may suffer long-term psychological or physical pain. Such crimes require legal action be taken against the perpetrator, including laws and regulations to prevent and protect all citizens. Offenses regarding rape and sexual assault impact not only the victim but also their family and community, such as a college campus or a neighborhood. Many groups around the United States and around the world work hard to prevent and provide aid to victims of rape and adolescent pregnancies, which are often results of statutory rape. Another thing widely discussed is the differences between the laws regarding age of consent and rape penalties in various states around the United States. Laws regarding rape in the United States, specifically Connecticut, are adequate in the sense that they penalize the perpetrator in appropriate measures, thought to be too extreme by some defense advocates.
Several groups around the United States including RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, work hard to prevent rapes and sexual assault from occurring. With statutory rape, which is the non-consensual sex of a minor, someone under the age of consent in that state, and an adult comes problems such as pregnancy. By strictly enforcing statutory rape laws, not only will the adolescent pregnancy rate decrease but also the need for federal and state funding for welfare and health care benefits. (Donovan 8) Other ways of prevention include specific hotlines specifically for rape victims to call if they are in trouble. Also, family planning places and rape clinics such as Planned Parenthood, offer support and medical assistance if it ever happened. Another way different places prevent rape is at some colleges they have set up a phone
In the society we call home, a person’s rights may be jeopardized in everyday living. Whether it is getting property stolen, being physically harmed, or even raped, a victim of such crimes may suffer long-term psychological or physical pain. Such crimes require legal action be taken against the perpetrator, including laws and regulations to prevent and protect all citizens. Offenses regarding rape and sexual assault impact not only the victim but also their family and community, such as a college campus or a neighborhood. Many groups around the United States and around the world work hard to prevent and provide aid to victims of rape and adolescent pregnancies, which are often results of statutory rape. Another thing widely discussed is the differences between the laws regarding age of consent and rape penalties in various states around the United States. Laws regarding rape in the United States, specifically Connecticut, are adequate in the sense that they penalize the perpetrator in appropriate measures, thought to be too extreme by some defense advocates.
Several groups around the United States including RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, work hard to prevent rapes and sexual assault from occurring. With statutory rape, which is the non-consensual sex of a minor, someone under the age of consent in that state, and an adult comes problems such as pregnancy. By strictly enforcing statutory rape laws, not only will the adolescent pregnancy rate decrease but also the need for federal and state funding for welfare and health care benefits. (Donovan 8) Other ways of prevention include specific hotlines specifically for rape victims to call if they are in trouble. Also, family planning places and rape clinics such as Planned Parenthood, offer support and medical assistance if it ever happened. Another way different places prevent rape is at some colleges they have set up a phone