### Question
Can you define what sexual fondling means?


### Answer
**Sexual fondling** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 15609*:

> the touching of the private body parts of another person (including the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks) for the purpose of sexual gratification

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 147-PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION**

