Pathways to delinquent and sex offending behavior: The role of childhood adversity and environmental context in a treatment sample of male adolescents

Puszkiewicz, Kelcey; Stinson, Jill D.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104184

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“…One-third of perpetrators of sexual violence are less than 18 years old, with an average first age of perpetration between 15 and 16 years old [10,11]. Approximately 6% of AYAMs who perpetrate sexual violence in adolescence continue to do so as adults [10,12]. AYAMs who committed acts of sexual violence were likely to have experienced violence themselves [11].…”

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Sexual violence experiences among adolescent and young adult males: a review to empower healthcare providers

Blackburn

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2022

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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Purpose of reviewDespite 3–17% of adolescent and young adult males (AYAMs) experiencing sexual violence, there is a paucity of information regarding their sexual violence experiences leaving them vulnerable to dangerous and detrimental sequelae.Recent findingsThere is underreporting and under-discussion of AYAMs’ experiences of sexual violence, with disclosure influenced by societal perceptions of male sexuality, shame, and fear of discrimination. AYAMs experience sexual violence from individuals known to them, with many experiencing physical violence, threats, coercion, and electronic harassment. Intersectionality, previous traumas, inappropriate childhood exposures to sexually explicit situations, select online media consumption, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the risk of sexual violence. AYAMs who experience sexual violence are at increased risk of re-victimization, perpetrating sexual violence, experiencing bodily harm, contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and experiencing internalizing and externalizing symptoms, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Research on male-specific protective and resilience factors is scarce and represents an ongoing need.SummaryAfter reviewing AYAMs’ experiences of sexual violence, including risk and protective factors, media influences, detrimental sequelae, and resilience factors, we provide a screening framework to empower the healthcare provider (HCP) to champion tailored prevention, screening, intervention, and advocacy efforts to support AYAMs.

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Sexual violence experiences among adolescent and young adult males: a review to empower healthcare providers

Blackburn

Grubb

Vargas

2022

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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“…Likewise, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including emotional abuse, physical neglect, and domestic violence such as parental divorce and having a family history of jail imprisonment (Rutter, 1983) are one of the key risk factors of delinquency (Mersky and Topitzes, 2010;Bellis et al, 2014;Baglivio et al, 2017). However, some studies assessed the presence of ACEs with single question, and many researchers studied the impact of ACEs on delinquency without considering its various types (Puszkiewicz and Stinson, 2019). In addition, the long-term effect of ACE on the delinquency behavior of students leaving school is not clear in the research that has been conducted thus far.…”

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Long-Term Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences, School Disengagement, and Reasons for Leaving School on Delinquency in Adolescents Who Dropout

Bae

2020

Front. Psychol.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify the long-term effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), school disengagement, and the reasons for leaving school on adolescent delinquency while adjusting for sex.Methods: Data were collected from 663 teenagers [male 368, female 295; mean age = 16.81 (SD = 1.10); age range = 13–19 years] through a Longitudinal Survey and Support Plan for Dropouts.Results: Multivariate latent growth modeling (LGM) demonstrated that ACEs and school disengagement are positively associated with delinquency and the mediating effect of school disengagement on association between ACEs and delinquency was verified. Teenagers who quit school for personal reasons reported fewer instances of delinquent behavior than adolescents who left because of school reasons.Conclusion: This study suggests that researchers and teachers need to consider ACEs and school disengagement as a warning index for delinquency with school dropout. In addition, the reason for leaving school should be considered to clarify the effect of school dropout on delinquency in adolescents who dropout.

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“…Alongside research examining PSB in the context of self-regulation is rapidly mounting evidence of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and maltreatment across the lifespan on the development and maintenance of these behaviors as well. Rates of developmental adversity among adults and youth who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior are consistently high and reveal multiple and repeating forms of maltreatment or early childhood disruption (e.g., Hall et al, 2018;Levenson & Socia, 2015;Levenson et al, 2014aLevenson et al, , 2014bPuszkiewicz & Stinson, 2019;Reavis et al, 2013;Weeks & Widom, 1998), often related to more severe and extensive engagement in sexually abusive behavior (Levenson & Grady, 2016;Yoder et al, 2018). Further, findings related to early adversity have been incorporated into attachment-based models describing the pathway from childhood maltreatment to later difficulties with managing sexual behaviors and maladaptive coping (Grady et al, 2017;Yoder, Grady, & Dillard, 2019;Zaremba & Keiley, 2011), as well as models exploring the effect of trauma on executive functioning-a cognitive process integral to self-regulation-via the development of specific traits associated with antisociality (e.g., Developmental Etiological Theory; Knight & Sims-Knight, 2004;Yoder, Grady, & Precht, 2019).…”

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“…Personality features like callousness, impulsivity, entitlement, low frustration tolerance, or sensation seeking may contribute to the use of strategies that may be harmful to others (e.g., Vitacco et al, 2010; Yoder et al, 2020). Early messages regarding boundaries, relationships, intimacy, and sexuality may distort perceptions of sexual opportunity and the role of sexual behavior in the context of dysregulation (e.g., Puszkiewicz & Stinson, 2019). Whether or not chosen mechanisms for self-regulation are effective—meaning that they reduce the experience of dysregulation in the moment—reinforces the likelihood of these or other similar strategies being employed in the future.…”

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Associations Between Self-Regulation, Experiences of Childhood Adversity, and Problematic Sexual and Aggressive Behaviors

2022

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Problems with self-regulation are often theoretically and empirically linked to sexually abusive behavior, as is also true of experiences of early childhood abuse and maltreatment. Questions remain regarding how indicators of dysregulation and self-regulatory deficits interact and are associated with prior maltreatment. In the current study, a range of variables potentially indicative of emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, and behavioral dysregulation and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were examined using the frame of the multimodal self-regulation theory among 156 adult men residing in secure forensic care who were receiving treatment for prior sexual offenses. Data were subjected to principal components analysis, resulting in four components that described varying aspects of dysregulated behavior and experiences: Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)-Impulsivity, Serious Mental Illness (SMI)-Aggression, ACEs-Suicidality, and Paraphilic Interests-Behavioral Stability. One component comprised of variables associated with maltreatment was associated with impulsivity and PSBs, as well as SMI and violence via linear regression analysis. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

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Pathways to delinquent and sex offending behavior: The role of childhood adversity and environmental context in a treatment sample of male adolescents

Cited by 15 publications

References 111 publications

Sexual violence experiences among adolescent and young adult males: a review to empower healthcare providers

Sexual violence experiences among adolescent and young adult males: a review to empower healthcare providers

Long-Term Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences, School Disengagement, and Reasons for Leaving School on Delinquency in Adolescents Who Dropout

Associations Between Self-Regulation, Experiences of Childhood Adversity, and Problematic Sexual and Aggressive Behaviors

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