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Prevalence of mental disorders among sexual offenders and non-sexual offenders

open access: yesJornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of mental disorders in convicted sex offenders admitted to the Psychiatric Custody and Treatment Hospital (Forensic Psychiatric Facility).
Maria Fernanda Faria Achá   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of sexual orientation in differentiating between perceptions of rape myths, gender role stereotypes and social distance: The case of Israel [PDF]

open access: yesTemida, 2020
The purpose of the current study was to explore the relationships between Israeli gender role stereotypes, rape myths toward male and female victims, and social distance from sex crime victims and sex offenders, according to the observer’s sex ...
Shechory-Bitton Mally, Jaeger Lea
doaj   +1 more source

Shame, guilt and empathy in sex offenders. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
In this paper I will review literature concerning shame and distinguish it from other similar emotions such as embarrassment and guilt. Shame and guilt are emotional reactions that often occur in response to transgressions, and concern perceived ...
San, A.
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Entering the world of sex offenders: an exploration of offending behaviour patterns of those with both internet and contact sex offences against children [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Purpose – The relationship between accessing indecent images online and the perpetration of contact child sex offences remains unclear. The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the offence process of offenders who have both such
Edelmann, Robert   +8 more
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Sex offender registration and public protection: Rethinking the management of sex offenders in the community

open access: yes, 2023
This chapter considers the effects the sex offender register (SOR) has on the lives of sex offenders, their family members, and ultimately public protection by considering recidivism. The controversies surrounding the SOR are multifaceted and the goal of
Birch, P, Wintle, E
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Shadow Infrastructures of Labour: A Case Study of Generative AI Use in Victorian Child Protection Practice

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT are rapidly entering workplaces, yet their use in frontline human services remains largely undocumented and weakly regulated. Drawing on an investigation into a child protection worker's informal use of ChatGPT, this article provides insight into how GenAI is already shaping ...
Joel Robert McGregor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Volunteering, Crime and Secondary School Attendance: Evidence From Queensland

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Student absenteeism is a critical issue in Australia and worldwide, with alarming declines in attendance rates further exacerbated by the COVID‐19 pandemic. While research has long highlighted the relevance of school and family factors, less is known about how the broader community context shapes attendance.
Matthias Kubler   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cognitive distortions of sexual victimizers of children and adolescents: associations with experiences in the family of origin, early maladaptive schemas, self-esteem and selfefficacy

open access: yesPsicogente, 2022
Introdución: Las distorsiones cognitivas de individuos que victimizan sexualmente a niños han sido objeto de investigación, pues pueden ser la base de un comportamiento criminal.
Caroline Velasquez Marafiga   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strengthening Responses to Older Adult Abuse: A Review of Contextual Prevention Strategies in Australian Policy

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Older adult abuse is a significant social issue that has attracted necessary attention in Australian policy. Yet, the scope of abuse prevention strategies proposed within these policies has not been systematically reviewed, nor has their alignment with evidence‐informed frameworks been assessed.
Madeline Lee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treating female sex offenders and standards for education and training in marriage & family therapy programs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Plan BThe purpose of this study is to explore the prevalence of female sex offenders, gender specific treatment, and the training implications regarding female sex offender treatment in Marriage & Family Therapy Programs. It is believed that females that
Taylor, Terri
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