Definiciones sobre actos de violencia sexual en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta ley define qué es un 'acto de violencia sexual' y quiénes son los 'delincuentes sexuales'. Es como tener reglas claras sobre lo que está mal y quién necesita ayuda si hace algo muy grave.

Es como un semáforo en la calle: las luces rojas indican que no debes pasar, y si lo haces, puedes tener problemas. Aquí, las definiciones son las luces que nos dicen qué comportamientos son peligrosos.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un adolescente, es acusado de hacer algo inapropiado con una compañera en la escuela. Según esta ley, si lo que hizo se considera un acto de violencia sexual, Juan podría ser clasificado como un 'delincuente sexual' y necesitar tratamiento.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

42 Pa.C.S. 6402 - Definitions The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Act of sexual violence."Any conduct prohibited under the following provisions of law: (1) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating to rape). (2) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse). (3) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault). (4) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault). (5) 18 Pa.C.S. § 3126 (relating to indecent assault). (6) 18 Pa.C.S. § 4302 (relating to incest). "Board."The board as defined in section 6302 (relating to definitions). "County solicitor."The solicitor appointed by the county commissioners or a similar body in home rule counties. "Department."The Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth. "Mental abnormality."A congenital or acquired condition of a person affecting the person's emotional or volitional capacity. "Sexually violent delinquent child."A person who has been found delinquent for an act of sexual violence which if committed by an adult would be a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3121 (relating to rape), 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse), 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault), 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault), 3126 (relating to indecent assault) or 4302 (relating to incest) and who has been determined to be in need of commitment for involuntary treatment under this chapter. Referencesin Text.The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014. Cross References.Section 6402 is referred to in sections 6358, 9799.12, 9799.24 of this title.