Wisconsin Sex Crime Victims Are Predominantly Teenagers

The Wisconsin Department of Justice reports most victims of sex crimes in the state are teenagers.  The report issued recently shows that most of the offenders are also teens.  The numbers compiled by the state agency find the offenders and victims often know each other, but usually aren’t related.  They can be acquaintances, neighbors, roommates, or have a work relationship.  Sex crimes rose by 14 percent between 2013 and 2017.