Sex offenses include rape, unlawful conduct with a minor, object rape, sodomy, forcible sodomy, forcible sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault.  The DA’s Office can charge individuals who commit such acts with a number of different sex crimes no matter the relationship between the victim and defendant. 
Offenses against Children
Generally speaking, any sexual activity with a minor is considered a sex offense because, under State law, minors aren’t seen as able to consent to sexual activity.  Those engaging in sexual activity with a minor face stiff penalties upon conviction.  Any sexual conduction with a child under the age of 13 faces very harsh penalties because they are not able to consent to anything sexual in nature under the Utah State Law. Those who commit sexual offenses against children and posses a position of special trust over the child enhances the charges.
Sex offenses are serious crimes that can have long term effects on the people involved. Victims of sexual abuse are often traumatized and can have difficulty reporting and explaining the abuse they have experienced.
Have You Been Sexually Assaulted?
If someone has forced you to have sex against your will, touched you in an uncomfortable or unwanted way, or is controlling your sexual activity, please contact the Rape Recovery Center at (801) 394-9456 your local law enforcement agency or for an emergency call 911.
Police Agencies                                               

If You Are a Victim of Rape or Sexual Assault

• Go to a safe place.
• Do not wash. Do not eat or drink anything if oral sex was involved. Do not remove, touch or destroy any article which may be evidence, including clothing and bedding.
• Call the police by dialing 911 or get to the nearest hospital emergency room.
• Explain that you have been sexually assaulted and need to be examined right away.
• You should request a test for pregnancy, hepatitis, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Consider whether you need safe housing.
• Seek out assistance and help from family members or friends that you trust.
• Consider making a police report if you have not already made one.
• Get confidential counseling from a qualified trauma counselor to help you deal with your experience by calling The Rape Recovery Center at (801) 394-9456

Child Sexual Abuse
If you know a child under the age of 18 who is being touched in an inappropriate or sexual manner by a parent or caretaker, or if your child discloses any sexual or physical abuse:

• Call 911, your local law enforcement agency, the Utah Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-678-9399) or the National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4ACHILD).
• Insist on a medical evaluation at McKay Dee Hospital.
• Document the information your child discloses, but don’t question your child about the specific details of the abuse.
• Request that your child be interviewed at a Children’s Justice Center.

Children’s Justice Center
Ogden (801) 393-5710
Farmington (801) 451-3560
Victim Resources
                    

Pregnancy

Baby your Baby Hotline                                                 800-826-9662
LDS Family Services                                                      800-537-2229    
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Ogden               801-479-7721
The Children’s Service Society of Utah                            801-355-7444