Legal Definitions - indecent liberties

Definition: Indecent liberties refer to improper behavior, usually of a sexual nature, towards a child.

Examples:

• A teacher touching a student inappropriately
• An adult asking a child to engage in sexual activity
• A coach making sexual advances towards a young athlete

These examples illustrate how indecent liberties involve inappropriate behavior towards a child that is sexual in nature. It is important to recognize and report any instances of indecent liberties to protect children from harm.