Factors associated with contact child sexual abuse in a sample of indecent image offenders

McManus, Michelle; Long, Matthew; Alison, Laurence; Almond, Louise

doi:10.1080/13552600.2014.927009

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“…The online offenders were more likely to possess child pornography with a wider age range [26]. In contrast, the mixed offenders were more likely to possess CP with a narrower age range and were less likely to pay for CP than the online offenders [26]; which could explain why they possess less CP than online CP offenders. Online CP offenders were also more likely to have victims of both genders [27], whereas mixed offenders were more likely to report having a homosexual or bisexual orientation [18••].…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Mixed offenders were also found to have greater paraphilic interests and greater sexual interest in children [20] when compared to online offenders [18••]. The online offenders were more likely to possess child pornography with a wider age range [26]. In contrast, the mixed offenders were more likely to possess CP with a narrower age range and were less likely to pay for CP than the online offenders [26]; which could explain why they possess less CP than online CP offenders.…”

Section: Pornographic Interestsmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…Compared to pure online offenders, the mixed offenders were more likely to have shown Bsexual deviancy^as measured by diagnoses of pedophilia, implicit association tests, and penile plethysmograph (PPG). Mixed offenders were also more likely to have prior contact with the police and/or prior convictions when compared to the online-only offenders [19,20,26,27]. However, research by Babchishin et al [18••] found that mixed offenders were less likely to receive a diagnosis of pedophilia when compared to online offenders.…”

Section: Prior Convictionsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…On the other hand, online offenders were more likely to fully or partially admit their offenses post arrest [26]. When they did admit their offenses, a common explanation was that their CP collections became an Bobsession^and an Baddiction.^Many also reported that their first experience with CP was from randomly encountering it on the Internet.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Understanding Online Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Murphy

Fedoroff

2016

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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In the past three decades, there has been an exponential increase in the worldwide availability of Internet access and devices that are able to access online materials. This literature review investigated whether increased accessibility of Internet child pornography (CP) increases the risk of in-person child sexual exploitation. The current review found little to no evidence that availability of the Internet has increased the worldwide incidence or prevalence of in-person child sexual abuse. In fact, during the time period in which the Internet has flourished, international crime statistics have shown a steady decrease of in-person child sexual abuse. The only exception to this trend is an increase in Internet child pornography or luring offenses (e.g., Stats Can, 2014), which involves child abuse by definition. This article reviews the impact of the Internet on child sexual abuse. It also reviews the characteristics of online CP offenders. Treatment of these offenders and prevention of such offenses is also discussed.

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Section: Pornographic Interestsmentioning

confidence: 80%

Section: Pornographic Interestsmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: Prior Convictionsmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Prior Convictionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Understanding Online Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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Fedoroff

2016

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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“…Other research has implied that there is less of an inclination for noncontact offenders to offend as the possession of indecent images of children is argued to offset contact CSA by allowing the release of pre‐existing sexual urges (Quayle, Vaughan & Taylor, ). McManus, Long, Alison and Almond () also found that noncontact offenders generally possessed more indecent images of children than dual and contact offenders. In the Quayle et al () study, the offenders said that they used the indecent images as a form of catharsis for their sexual impulses.…”

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An appraisal of investigative psychology and the applications to suspicious approaches to children in the Irish criminal justice system

O'Meara

Coyne

Brassil

2019

Journal Invest Psychology

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Policymakers have a duty to base their decision making in the best available evidence relevant to the question at hand. This paper discusses why it is important for policymakers to recognize the valuable contributions to be made from within the fields of investigative and forensic psychology and particularly to inform the process of policymaking and legislative frameworks currently in place regarding suspicious approaches to children offences in the Irish Criminal Justice System. Discrepancies between legal and psychological considerations infer potential issues with policymaking; resulting in evidence‐based concerns regarding how suspicious approaches to children are handled. It is argued that in cases of suspicious approaches to children, important research is available within the fields of investigative and forensic psychology that warrants adequate consideration by policymakers. Additionally, the need for further collaboration between policymakers, researchers and front‐line enforcement agencies to ensure evidence‐based approaches for dealing with suspicious approaches to children and other criminal behaviours within the Irish criminal justice system is highlighted.

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Exploring the Online Communicative Themes of Child Sex Offenders

McManus

Almond

Cubbon

et al. 2015

Journal Invest Psychology

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This exploratory study aimed to examine online communications between contact reality and non‐contact fantasy child sex offenders (CSOs). This research wanted to ascertain whether it was possible to differentiate between these offenders based on the content of their online communications, something which has not previously been examined. The sample consisted of five contact reality and seven non‐contact fantasy offenders, all convicted of a Child Sex Offence. Content analysis revealed 26 them. Results showed that non‐contact fantasy offenders discussed Adult sexual relationships significantly more than contact reality offenders. All other comparisons were non‐significant. The themes were then grouped into five higher order themes: (i) Adult relationships, (ii) Child sexual interest, (iii) Media, (iv) Sexual self, and (v) Rapport. The average largest proportion of the online communication related to Child sexual interest (34%) followed by Rapport (28%). There were no significant differences between the two types of offenders in relation to these five higher order themes. Explanations for the findings are discussed with implications for police investigations. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Factors associated with contact child sexual abuse in a sample of indecent image offenders

Cited by 46 publications

References 37 publications

Understanding Online Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Understanding Online Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

An appraisal of investigative psychology and the applications to suspicious approaches to children in the Irish criminal justice system

Exploring the Online Communicative Themes of Child Sex Offenders

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