Sexual Child Molestation

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Child molestation is any kind of physical sexual contact between a perpetrator and a child

Sexual acts made against a child are the most pernicious forms of criminal violence in the criminal justice system and carry severe penalties and public registration requirements upon release.

Most convicted Pedophiles face criminal charges that include multiple counts, and in most jurisdictions, the terms run consecutively, which usually results in long prison terms.

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