How sex offenders lure children

Lang, Reuben A.; Frenzel, Roy R.

doi:10.1007/bf00852802

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“…The first studies which specifically analyzed the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children were conducted in the late 1980s (Berliner and Conte, 1990;Budin and Johnson, 1989;Christiansen and Blake, 1990;Conte, Wolf and Smith, 1989;Lang and Frenzel, 1988) (see Table I). These studies were mainly undertaken to provide information for prevention purposes.…”

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Examining the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and its practical implications

Leclerc¹,

Proulx²,

Beauregard³

2009

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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The aim of this article is to review the theoretical, empirical and practical implications related to the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children. First, the rational choice perspective in criminology, which emphasizes the decision-making of offenders, is presented. Second, the descriptive studies aimed specifically at providing information on modus operandi of sexual offenders against children are also presented. This is followed by research that investigates the links between the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and various factors such as victim characteristics. Third, offenders' treatment as well as situational crime prevention implications in regards to modus operandi are discussed in order to highlight their respective potential for the prevention of child sexual abuse.

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Section: Empirical Studiesmentioning

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Examining the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and its practical implications

Leclerc¹,

Proulx²,

Beauregard³

2009

Aggression and Violent Behavior

114

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“…Watson (1984) suggested that deficits in judgment and social skills may result in an increased vulnerability to sexual abuse. Additional factors may include deficits in communication (Sobsey, 1988;Sobsey & Varnhagen, 1988), an inability to seek help or report abuse (Lang & Frenzel, 1988), lack of knowledge on how to defend against abuse, and lack of education regarding appropriate sexual behavior (Sobsey & Varnhagen, 1988). Finally, individuals with mental retardation are often dependent on others.…”

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Evaluation of a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Adults With Mental Retardation

Lumley

Miltenberger

Long

et al. 1998

J of App Behav Analysis

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Programs to teach sexual abuse prevention skills to persons with mental retardation have rarely been evaluated empirically, and typical evaluations are limited to assessment of the participants' knowledge rather than their performance of specific skills. In the present study, 6 adult women with mental retardation were trained in sexual abuse prevention, and performance was assessed using four separate measures: pretests and posttests of knowledge, verbal report, role play, and naturalistic probes. All women learned the skills but failed to exhibit them to criterion during the probes. We discuss the implications for further training and assessment of sexual abuse prevention skills.

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“…Many incest offenders are also physically violent to their partners and children (Stermac, 1995). Research also indicates that sex offenders target a potential victim and carefully plan the abuse (Lang & Frenzel, 1988). The offender gains the child's trust, carefully, imperceptibly seducing the child to participate in the violence against her.…”

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The ‘Towers of Silence’ Still Stand: Protecting the Perpetrator

Schlunke¹

2003

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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This paper explores the idea that professionals in the arena of child sexual abuse can be induced to respond irrationally, through their wish to protect child victims. I examine why child victims of serious sexual assault are treated as the alleged perpetrator should be. That is, when the family unit cannot give the child a safe environment, the child (not the alleged perpetrator) is removed. I argue for a systems focus, examining how each section of the protective industry: lawyers, CSV protective workers, therapists and consultants can contribute to perpetuating and sustaining child abuse. The article is written in a style that plays on the boundaries between academic article and fiction to heighten the effect of my case material.

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How sex offenders lure children

Cited by 88 publications

References 12 publications

Examining the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and its practical implications

Examining the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and its practical implications

Evaluation of a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Adults With Mental Retardation

The ‘Towers of Silence’ Still Stand: Protecting the Perpetrator

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