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Model Sexual Assault Code
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General Definitions
Consent Capacity to Consent Forcible Compulsion Sexual Contact Sexual Penetration Sexually Explicit Conduct
Mens Rea Provisions
Intentionally Knowingly Recklessly Prescribed Culpability Requirement Applies to All Material Elements. Substitutes for Recklessness and Knowledge. Requirement of Purpose Satisfied if Purpose Is Conditional. Requirement of Knowledge Satisfied by Knowledge of High Probability.
Crimes
Sexual Assault Aggravated Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Based on Abuse of Position Sexual Assault Based on Deception Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minors Incest Sexually Explicit Conduct in Public Abusive Sexual Exposure Abusive Sexual Conduct Abusive Sexual Conduct Involving Ejaculate, Vaginal Fluid, or other Bodily Fluid or Substance Nonconsensual Ingestion of Ejaculate, Vaginal Fluid, or other Bodily Fluid or Substance Abusive Sexual Conduct Involving Animals Sexual Torture Unlawful Child Marriage
Definitions
Visual Depiction Digital Forgery Identifiable Individual Image-Based Nudity Image-Based Sexually Explicit Conduct Promote Transmits or Posts
Crimes
Image-Based Sexual Abuse Voyeurism/Unlawful Surveillance
Voluntary Transmission of the Image(s) to the Actor is No Defense Law Enforcement, Medical Treatment, and Legal Proceedings Defense Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
Mistake of Fact as to Age is Not a Defense Voluntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition is Not a Defense Ignorance of Law is Not a Defense
Human Trafficking Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Female Genital Mutilation
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Acknowledgments

This resource was written by AEquitas. Current and former AEquitas staff that contributed to this resource are: Jennifer Gentile Long, CEO; Jonathan Kurland, Senior Attorney Advisor; Patricia Powers, former Senior Attorney Advisor; Kerri New, former Attorney Advisor; Holly Spainhower, former Senior Associate Attorney Advisor; Brooke Swann, former Senior Associate Attorney Advisor; and Jennifer Newman, Managing Editor of Legal Publications. This publication  was supported by the work of AEquitas legal interns: Ally Swartzberg; Mackhai Nguyen; Juliana Monroy; Koen Rodabaugh; Rebecca Duke; Gabriel Quigley; Whitley Dellinger; Sophia DiMarco; Mikaylah Ladue; Hyera Jeong; Madalyn Brummel; Maeov Saadee; Chloe Newgirl; Angela Limonta; and Addie Tanzman.

AEquitas gratefully acknowledges the thoughtful, candid, and diverse feedback provided by Model Sexual Assault Code (MSAC) Drafting Subcommittee. Terry L. Fromson; Michelle Dempsey; Michelle Anderson; Deb Tuerkheimer; and Lynn Hecht Schafran.

AEquitas gratefully acknowledges the thoughtful, candid, and diverse feedback provided by the following peer reviewers. Sandra Harrell; Meghan Tokash; Yasmin Vafa, Executive Director, Rights4Girls; Joyce Lukima, LCSW; Vivian Huelgo, JD, President & CEO, Esperanza United; Maricarmen Garza; Maggie Roberts; Carrie Tirrell; Condencia Brade; Sarah Deer; Jennifer Sommers; Anthony Robert Gordon; Dawn Weber; Mary Leffers Barry; Christopher Suarez; Anne M. Swank; Trent Dressen; Maggi Qerimi; Laura Twitchell; Attorney Kelly E. Davis; Edward Chase; Ric Hertel, Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney; Shira Burns; Tanya Abdelnour; Melissa A. Kowalewski; Robert D. Laurino, Esq.; Jessica Best Smith; Michelle Papa; Mary Glass, Chief Assistant District Attorney SAKI Unit, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office; Kate B. MacDougall; Jennifer K. Meckna; Allenna Bangs, Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney; Staley Heatly; Israel Kodiaga; Kim Lonsway, PhD, Director of Research, End Violence Against Women International; Sasha Rutizer; Gretta Gardner; Nancy O'Malley; and Victor Vieth.

Their contributions challenged our thinking and strengthened the quality of this resource. Please note, an individual’s inclusion in this acknowledgment does not necessarily indicate endorsement of the final product; rather, it reflects our sincere appreciation for their time, expertise, and valuable input.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GK-04009-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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