1. JOURNAL What is the best way to prevent the transmission of HIV and STI’s?

2.  Rate the following behaviors as: NO RISK LOW RISK SOME RISK HIGH RISK

3. NO RISK

4. HIGH RISK (MAJORITY OF HIV INFECTIONS RESULTED FROM THESE BEHAVIORS)

5. LOW RISK (FEW CASES)

6. HIGH RISK (MAJORITY OF HIV INFECTIONS RESULTED FROM THESE BEHAVIORS)

7. NO RISK

8. SOME RISK (MANY CASES)

9.  RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU THINK THE STATEMENT IS FACT …

10.  HAVING SEX WITH SOMONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 IS A FELONY AND CAN RESULT IN UP TO 15 YEARS IN JAIL.

11.  IF TWO PEOPLE HAVE SEX AND THEY ARE BOTH UNDER THE AGE OF 16, IT IS NOT A CRIME SINCE THEY ARE BOTH MINORS.

12.  IF A PERSON HAS SEX WITH SOMEONE WHO LIES AND SAYS HE OR SHE IS OVER THE AGE OF 16, THEN IT MAY NOT BE A CRIME.

13.  IF TWO 17 YEAR OLDS HAVE SEX, AND ONE PERSON IS DRUNK BUT DOESN’T SAY “NO” OR RESIST, THE OTHER PERSON COULD STILL BE CHARGED WITH A MISDEMEANOR, BUT NOT A FELONY.

14.  THE LAW REGARDING CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT NOT ONLY A PERSON’S AGE, BUT ALSO HIS/HER COGNITIVE ABILITY TO CONSENT TO SEX.

15.  THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO COMMIT FORCIBLE RAPE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.

16.  IF MORE THAN THREE YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE SOMEONE HAS SEX WITH ANOTHER PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 16, THEN THE CRIME CAN NO LONGER BE PROSECUTED.

17.  Let’s Get Real About Teen Sex and the Law: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

18.  The Age of Consent Every state has laws controlling the age when a person is considered old enough to consent, or agree, to sexual intercourse. This age is often referred to as the age of consent. In Michigan, that age is 16. Michigan law prohibits sex or sexual contact with an individual under the age of 16. this is a crime punishable by imprisonment, as well as a spot on the sex offender registry. Once a name is added to the list, it is on there for up to 25 years!

19.  Sexual Harassment This means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communication of sexual nature. It is illegal when it interferes with a person’s ability to work or attend school in safety. Those who are guilty of sexual harassment can be suspended or expelled/fired from work or school, lose their job, and be taken to court.

20.  Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Commonly called rape or sexual assault. It includes sexual contact that is forced, coerced, and/or obtained without a person’s consent. Penalties vary, depending on the crime, from a fine to a life sentence in prison.

21. A high school senior class president in a wealthy suburb and three of his friends invited two 14-year-old girls to come to one of the boy’s home after school. No adults were present. The boys gave the girls alcohol to drink and had sex with them. The girls told school officials what had happened, and the school officials were legally obligated to report the incident to the police.

22. What could happen????

23.  The boys could be charged with statutory rape, which is sex with a minor. Michigan law calls the situation Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC).  Having sex with a person 13 to 15 years of age is Third Degree CSC.  It does not require proof of force or coercion.  It is a FELONY!  If convicted, a person could face up to 15 years in jail and have to register as a sex offender.

24.  All of the boys were charged with statutory rape and went to court. The court case received a lot of media attention because the boys denied the incident occurred.  If convicted of Third Degree CSC, as originally charged, they would have faced up to 15 years in jail and have to register as a sex offender.  However, when faced the possibility of a felony conviction, they all pled guilty to a lesser charge. The boys served 60 to 180 days in jail. In addition to the legal consequences, the college admission to U of M was revoked for one of the boys because of his behavior and his poor judgment.