Fondling

: Contact that is merely affectionate and not for the purpose of real or simulated overt sexual gratification is typically excluded from this definition. Reporting and Statistics

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

: 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. : Contact that is merely affectionate and not

Definitions of fondling focus on the intent of the actor and the nature of the contact: These reports help institutions track patterns of activity

: The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the victim's consent. This includes instances where the victim is unable to give consent due to age or mental incapacity.

Fondling is a mandatory reportable offense for institutions under the Jeanne Clery Act .

In legal and safety contexts, is defined as the non-consensual touching of a person's private body parts for sexual gratification. It is classified as a serious sexual offense under various institutional and state frameworks, often falling under the umbrella of sexual assault or sexual misconduct. Legal and Technical Definitions