Age of Consent (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780737768169)

In the United States, each state determines the age at which a person can legally have sex. Age of Consent laws exist to prevent exploitation of young people, but these policies often spark debate because of their breadth and ambiguity. Many people may wonder if these policies are too protective in some cases and too punitive in others. This book offers a variety of perspectives on the effectiveness and impact of age of consent laws, allowing readers to gain an insight into a broad and challenging dialogue. Topics such as sexual offender registries, contraception without parental consent, and consensual teen sex are discussed.

Author: Christine Watkins
ISBN-10: 0737768169
ISBN-13: 9780737768169
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/06/2013
Pages: 120
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.29h x 6.31w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2014