A descriptive study of rapists and child molesters: Developmental, clinical, and criminal characteristics

Bard, Leonard A.; Carter, Daniel L.; Cerce, David D.; Knight, Raymond A.; Rosenberg, Ruth; Schneider, Beth

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“…On the other hand, the criminal activity of aggressors of children tends to include more sexual crimes , results which were not previously observed by Bard et al (1987).…”

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“…On the other hand, the criminal activity of aggressors of children tends to include more sexual crimes , results which were not previously observed by Bard et al (1987). This situation might be attributable to sample composition, as shown by Proulx, Ouimet, Boutin, and Lussier (2004) whose results indicated that extrafamilial child molesters had more sexual charges than intrafamilial child molesters (Proulx et al, 2004).…”

Section: Prior Criminal Records Of Sexual Offendersmentioning

confidence: 88%

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The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization Debate

Lussier

2005

Sex Abuse

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Two major hypotheses have been put forward to describe the criminal activity of sexual offenders in adulthood. The first hypothesis states that sexual offenders are specialists who tend to repeat sexual crimes. The second hypothesis describes sexual offenders as generalists who do not restrict themselves to one particular type of crime. The current state of knowledge provides empirical support for both the specialization and the generality hypothesis. The presence of both generality and specialization in the offending behavior of sexual offenders is not as contradictory as it may first appear. However, methodological problems limit the possibility of drawing firm conclusions. Indeed, the specialization hypothesis is based on just one parameter of criminal activity, that is, recidivism, which only takes into account two consecutive crimes. The generality hypothesis is focused mainly on two criminal activity parameters, participation and variety, which do not take into account the dynamic nature of criminal activity over time. Developmental criminology provides a new paradigm to explore the issue of generality and specialization in the offending behavior of sexual offenders. Key words: criminal activity; specialization; versatility; sex offenders. REFERENCE: Lussier, P. (2005). The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization Debate. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 17 (3), 269-292. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to P. Lussier, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030, ave. des Sciences-Humaines, Quebec, Quebec G1V 0A6, Canada. Tel.: +1 418 656 2131x5978. E-mail address: patrick.lussier@svs.ulaval.ca. THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS 2The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization DebateIn the criminal justice system, individuals having committed a sexual offence are considered a special kind of offender in need of a specific intervention (Simon, 1997(Simon, , 2000. Over recent years, in North America and many European countries, various treatment programs were elaborated to rehabilitate sexual offenders . Although much controversy surrounded the evaluation of treatment effectiveness (Alexander, 1999;Hall, 1995;Marshall & Pithers, 1994;Quinsey, Harris, Rice, & Lalumière, 1993), many efforts were made to develop the risk management of sexual offenders. These efforts led to the identification of risk factors associated with sexual recidivism , as well as the emergence of various risk assessment scales designed specifically for sexual offenders (Boer, Hart, Kropp, & Webster, 1997;Hanson, 1997;Hanson & Thornton, 1999;Quinsey, Harris, Rice, & Cormier, 1998). At the same time, legal dispositions were introduced, such as the "Sexual Predator Laws" in the United States (Lieb, Quinsey, & Berliner, 1998) and the "Dangerous Offender Legislation" in Canada (Petrunik, 2003). These legislative changes were accompanied by measures attempting to reinforce formal and informal social control against...

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“…On the other hand, the criminal activity of aggressors of children tends to include more sexual crimes , results which were not previously observed by Bard et al (1987).…”

Section: Prior Criminal Records Of Sexual Offendersmentioning

confidence: 46%

Section: Prior Criminal Records Of Sexual Offendersmentioning

confidence: 88%

The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization Debate

Lussier

2005

Sex Abuse

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“…24 Only a few studies cite other substance use in the histories of sexual offenders. 3,9,12 Use of anabolic steroids was also a significant risk factor for sexual aggression among both male and female youth in this study. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the association of anabolic steroid use with juvenile sexual aggression.…”

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“…In their study comparing several groups of juvenile offenders, Ford and Linney 10 found that child molesters were more likely to have been sexually victimized, physically abused, and to have experienced family violence than rapists and violent nonsexual offenders. Bard et al 12 reported that over half of both child molesters and rapists in their sample of "sexually dangerous persons" suffered physical abuse during childhood. Additionally, a report by Widom and Ames 14 indicated that child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect were significantly more likely to commit a sexual offense than controls.…”

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Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

1997

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ABSTRACT. Objective. Little research addresses the correlates of sexual aggression in nonclinical populations of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to identify risk and protective factors associated with sexual violence among male and female adolescents.Methods. We analyzed data on 71 594 students in the 9th and 12th grades responding to the 1992 Minnesota Student Survey, an anonymous, self-report survey examining an array of risk environments, health-compromising behaviors, and protective factors. The responses of students reporting a history of forcing someone into a sexual act were compared with those who reported that they had never forced someone into a sexual act. Separate analyses were conducted for males and females.Results. A history of sexual violence perpetration was reported by 4.8% of male and 1.3% of female adolescents. Using a logistic regression model, sexual aggression was associated with experiencing intrafamilial or extrafamilial sexual abuse, witnessing family violence, frequent use of illegal drugs, anabolic steroid use, daily alcohol use, gang membership, high levels of suicide risk behavior, and excessive time spent "hanging out." Emotional health and connectedness with friends and adults in the community were protective factors for male adolescents against sexually aggressive behavior, and academic achievement was a protective factor for female adolescents.Conclusions. A history of forcing someone into a sexual act was associated with several risk and protective factors. Efforts to prevent adolescent sexual violence should target individuals at increased risk. Through their psychosocial assessment of young people, health care professionals can play a role in identifying, counseling, and making appropriate referrals for adolescents at risk for sexually aggressive behavior. Pediatrics 1997;100(6). URL: http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/100/6/e7; adolescence, sexual aggression, violence, risk factors, protective factors.

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Theories of Sexual Offending

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A descriptive study of rapists and child molesters: Developmental, clinical, and criminal characteristics

Cited by 117 publications

References 17 publications

The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization Debate

The Criminal Activity of Sexual Offenders in Adulthood: Revisiting the Specialization Debate

Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

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