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Findings reveal age dynamics in nonconsensual sexual behavior among youth, suggesting targeted prevention efforts are needed.
Most youth-caused nonconsensual sexual behavior occurs between peers of similar age, supporting the idea that prevention efforts should address peer dynamics and healthy relationships. Adults were often aware of the instances when children experienced or initiated the nonconsensual sexual behavior but unaware when adolescents experienced or initiated such behavior.
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