Ten Myths About Child Sex Offenders - Fair Play For Children

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A Situational Approach ChildSexual Abuse• Potential to commit child sex offences morewidespread than sexual deviancy model suggests• Evolutionary predisposition for youthful partners,sexual aggression, and self-interest• Failure to learn not to offend• Breakdown of personal, social & situational controls– children victimised because they are vulnerable• Sexual preference for children may be a consequence ofoffending – offending changes offenders• Importance of onset offence – primary prevention
Three types of offenders:• Committed• 23% serial sex offenders• Sexual preference for children• Manipulate environment to create opportunities• Opportunistic• 41% first time sex offenders/versatile criminal history• Sexually ambivalent/generalised poor self-control• Exploit opportunities• Reactive• 36% first time for any offence• No strong attraction to children/conventional• Respond to situational stressors and/or stimulation
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