The Abuse History of Male Adolescent Sex Offenders

doi:10.1177/088626092007004009

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The Abuse History of Male Adolescent Sex Offenders

Published Dec 1, 1992 · Jeffrey L. Benoit, W. Kennedy

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

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Abstract

This study of 100 adolescent males incarcerated in a secure residential training school in Florida found no statistical differences in frequency or intensity of sexual or physical victimization between groups divided according to the crimes they committed; all groups had individuals who were repeatedly victimized. Neither sexual nor physical victimization appears to be a necessary or sufficient reason for victimizing others. This study suggests that the relationship between being a victim of sexual or physical abuse and subsequent offending is not direct; other factors must be in operation. One final, surprising finding is that offenders in all four groups were impaired in sexual identity.

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Sexual or physical victimization is not a necessary or sufficient reason for male adolescent sex offenders to commit crimes, and all offenders were impaired in sexual identity.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

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