Fondling

When a fondling report is made, specialized investigators (such as Title IX officers) follow standardized protocols: National Incident-Based Reporting System Volume 1

: Legal statutes, such as those in Michigan , define "erotic fondling" as touching a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or breasts (including developing breast areas in children). fondling

Definitions of fondling focus on the intent of the actor and the nature of the contact: When a fondling report is made, specialized investigators

Fondling is a mandatory reportable offense for institutions under the Jeanne Clery Act . Investigation Procedures : Victims who do not wish

: Law enforcement agencies report fondling incidents to the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to help quantify national crime trends. Investigation Procedures

: Victims who do not wish to pursue criminal or judicial action can often file confidential reports . These reports help institutions track patterns of activity and improve community safety while protecting the victim's identity.

: Educational institutions must disclose statistics for fondling incidents in their annual crime reports to the Department of Education .