Teenagers make up one-third of sex offenders, say experts

TEENAGERS account for one-third of all sex offenders and the majority are males aged 15 and 16, according to childcare experts.

Teenagers make up one-third of sex offenders, say experts

The range of abuse varies from non-contact, such as exposing themselves in public, up to rape.

The abuse is not confined to family members. Most victims are females, younger than the perpetrator.

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