This infographic provides answers to questions regarding the number of sex offenders, the typical profile of a sexual offender, and the common characteristics of sexual abuse victims.
The sex offender registry lists 688,799 individuals. The states with the highest number of registered sex offenders are Texas, California, and Illinois, while the Northern Mariana Islands, Michigan, and the Menominee Tribes have the lowest.
The majority of sex offenders are males aged between 40 and 69, with white individuals being the predominant racial group.
Regarding victims of sexual abuse, they are predominantly white females aged 11 to 15, who often know their abuser. The perpetrator is typically a family member or someone the victim knows well.
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