Child Enticement Laws

Child enticement is a crime that involves an adult persuading, or attempting to persuade, a child to accompany him or her for the purposes of sexual activity.  The type of situations that can lead to child enticement charges differs from state to state.  Here you will find a variety of information about child enticement, including a general overview of child enticement laws, and common questions and answers related to child enticement.

Child Enticement & Child Endangerment Laws

Child Enticement & Child Endangerment Laws

  • What Is the Crime of Child Enticement?

    Child enticement involves a person using online communications to solicit a child for illegal sexual activities or images. Most often, this crime is a felony.

  • Child Abuse: Laws & Criminal Penalties

    While all states have laws that govern physical attacks against children, such as battery or homicide, many others also have laws that specifically address child abuse.

  • Child Endangerment Laws

    A parent, guardian, or caregiver who allows a child to be placed or remain in a dangerous, unhealthy, or inappropriate situation can face criminal charges for child endangerment.

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