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This document provides information on each states' and the District of Columbia's laws regarding filing for protection orders for dating violence by young people.

This document provides information on each state's confidentiality laws for domestic violence and sexual violence advocates.

 It is difficult to determine whether greater numbers of these cases are due to an actual increase in problematic sexual behaviors in children, or an increased awareness and identification of these behaviors when they occur. Children with sexual behavior problems should not be considered 'sex offenders' similar to adolescents and adults who engage in some of the same victimizing behaviors. They are different in a number of ways. This fact sheet describes these differences.

This fact sheet provides basic information about sexual development and problematic sexual behavior in children ages 2-12.

This report provides an overview of state laws and reporting requirements for sexual activities involving minors and individual reporting responsibilities. This material may not reflect the most current state law - users should confirm the information.