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Sexual Abuse According to Arkansas state law sexual abuse includes sexual acts committed on a child (under age 10 children may not consent) by another including sexual intercourse; sexual contact or penetration of anus, vagina, or mouth by the penis of another or penetration, however slight, of the labia majora or anus by any body member or foreign instrument manipulated by the perpetrator; indecent exposure; or, forcing, permitting or encouraging the watching of pornography or live sexual activity. If the perpetrator is over 17 and the child/teen is less than 16 and not their spouse, sexual activity constitutes sexual abuse. If the person is less than 18 but is acting as a caretaker or is a sibling, sexual activity is sexual abuse. When in doubt as to whether something is reportable or not, always err on the side of protecting the child and attempt a child abuse report. Mandated reporters must report “suspected” child abuse. They are not required to prove child abuse. The Child Abuse Hotline staff determine if a report is to be taken and acted upon. 
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