Can Social Support Overcome the Individual and Structural Challenges of Being a Sex Offender? Assessing the Social Support-Recidivism Link

Kras, Kimberly R.

doi:10.1177/0306624x18784191

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“…Some studies showed that social support from family, friends and/or partners protects person against recidivism (Bahr, Harris, Fisher, & Harker Armstrong, 2010; Hochstetler, DeLisi, & Pratt, 2010). On the other hand, some researchers found that perceived social support from family, friends or partner did not predict recidivism (Kras, 2019;Orrick et al, 2011). In this study, it has been investigated whether the individuals who have been convicted of physical violence (wounding or murder) are predicted by the perceived social support and the level of expectation after release.…”

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Helping Syrian Refugees: Identity Effects on Political Support, Helping Intentions, and Helping Behaviour

Aydemir¹

2019

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Helping Syrian Refugees: Identity Effects on Political Support, Helping Intentions, and Helping Behaviour

Aydemir¹

2019

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“…The importance of social support, especially for the offenders, is not surprising, as it has emerged as protective factor against recidivism in numerous studies (Kras, 2019). However, in Mitchell and Galupo’s study (2018) of 69 men sexually attracted to children, participants mentioned self-control as a more important factor to not offend than supportive friends and family.…”

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Characteristics of offending and non-offending CSA helpline users explored

Wilpert

Janssen²

2020

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Purpose This study aims to exploratively compare several characteristics of 330 offending and non-offending Dutch subjects, seeking advice/help from child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention helpline Stop it Now!-The Netherlands (SiN-NL). Design/methodology/approach With a retrospective cross-sectional design, SiN-NL contact logs between March 2012 and June 2016 were investigated. Findings Results revealed a few interesting differences and similarities. Contrary to earlier findings, attraction to minors and especially boys did not distinguish offenders and non-offenders. However, intimate partner status, suicidal tendencies and expectation of the helpline differed significantly between the study samples. Also, the relevance of several self-reported CSA promoting and impeding factors varied between groups. The non-offender group more often indicated fear of consequences and avoidance of risk situations to be constraining factors, whilst the offender group more frequently suggested benefiting from professional help and social support. Practical implications The results of this study might inform different forms of prevention and treatment programs aimed at similar help-seeking individuals. Because of their perceived CSA promoting potential by help seekers, access to children and substance abuse are important topics to address by operators and taken into account when assessing offending risk. In contrast to earlier findings, sexual orientation did not differentiate offenders from non-offenders and might play a less significant role. Higher rates of suicidal tendencies and need for help and therapy could imply that, compared to non-offenders, offenders require a more cautious approach and additional care. Originality/value To our knowledge this is the first study to investigate self-reports of offending and non-offending subjects, seeking advice/help from a CSA prevention helpline.

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“…Furthermore, people with a history of sexual offenses were not invited to participate in this research because of the additional barrierssuch as social stigma and enhanced monitoringto desistance for this group. For example, Kras (2019) noted that persons convicted of sexual offenses may be required to report to probation offices more often than non-sexual offenders as a condition of their release, which may affect their attendance at a place of employment.…”

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A qualitative exploration of the role of employment in desistance and subsequent identity change – ex-prisoners’ lived experiences

Rhoden

Senker

Glorney

2022

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Purpose In the context of desistance, employment has been described as a contributing factor in the formation of a non-offending identity. This study aims to examine the lived experiences of adult male ex-offenders who had served a custodial sentence in the UK, to explore the potential influence of employment as a desistance-promoting factor in the construction of a new, non-offending identity. Design/methodology/approach Interpretative phenomenological analysis was applied to eight semi-structured interview transcripts, up to 12 months after release from prison, from which five themes emerged. Findings Findings showed that lawful income through employment is associated with a shift in the values and goals of former prisoners, but only after transformation from an offending identity into a pro-desistance identity had taken place. The early days of prison, soon after induction, were reported as critical to catalyzing identity reconstruction. Once committed to a non-offending identity, desistance was then consolidated by employment and external support. Practical implications External support soon after arrival at prison may be useful in helping offenders to develop a non-offending identity. Professionals within the prison service could initiate identity reconstruction strategies in the days immediately following arrival at prison. This was shown to be a potential key phase of reflection for offenders, which could result in life-changing identity reconstruction. Originality/value The findings challenge previous research, which suggests that identity change occurs on release from prison or after sourcing regular employment. The application of identity reconstruction strategies, immediately following arrival at prison, might provide a useful approach when supporting the development of a non-offending identity among adult men serving a custodial sentence.

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Can Social Support Overcome the Individual and Structural Challenges of Being a Sex Offender? Assessing the Social Support-Recidivism Link

Cited by 15 publications

References 76 publications

Helping Syrian Refugees: Identity Effects on Political Support, Helping Intentions, and Helping Behaviour

Helping Syrian Refugees: Identity Effects on Political Support, Helping Intentions, and Helping Behaviour

Characteristics of offending and non-offending CSA helpline users explored

A qualitative exploration of the role of employment in desistance and subsequent identity change – ex-prisoners’ lived experiences

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