The response since we posted about Wisconsin’s reduction in penalties and criminal classification for close-in-age teen sexual relationships on Thursday has confirmed what we’ve long believed: almost no one wants teenagers sent to prison and placed on the sex offender registry for consensual sex with peers.
One of the most significant obstacles in combatting this issue is that many Americans simply don’t believe it’s happening.
Showing the public, and legislator, the real people impacted by these misguided laws is the best way to impact their views and spur them to action. We’re gathering stories on our blog, and already have heard from people saying, “I really didn’t believe it was that common,” or “I didn’t even know that was a crime!”
Help us increase that impact by sharing your story, or connecting us with someone you know who was arrested, convicted, imprisoned, and/or placed on the sex offender registry as the result of a close-in-age consensual relationship.
Use the contact form on this site, or email us at Stories@TheRegistryTrap.com