Adolescents adjudicated for sexual offending: a comparison between sex-only and sex-plus
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2021Versión
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Artículo / Artikulua
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10.1007/s13178-021-00604-8
Resumen
Introduction One of the most consolidated classifcations of adolescents adjudicated for sexual ofending (ASO) is based
on their antisocial behavior background. This allows identifying sex-only and sex-plus ASO. However, limited research
related to this classifcation has been focused on relevant risk factors, such as sexual development, and none of them has
been conducted in Spain.
Methods A c ...
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Introduction One of the most consolidated classifcations of adolescents adjudicated for sexual ofending (ASO) is based
on their antisocial behavior background. This allows identifying sex-only and sex-plus ASO. However, limited research
related to this classifcation has been focused on relevant risk factors, such as sexual development, and none of them has
been conducted in Spain.
Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 73 ASO. Data collection took place between 2013 and
2015. They were divided into sex-only (n=33) and sex-plus (n=40). Assessments included reviews of ofcial fles, interviews with professionals in charge, and interviews with the ASO. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted to
compare intergroup diferences.
Results No signifcant diferences between groups in family background, history of maltreatment, and sexual development
variables were found. Sex-plus had a signifcantly higher prevalence of disruptive behavior at school, school absenteeism,
substance consumption, and antisocial misconduct with peers. Signifcant diferences between groups were also found in
some sexual crime variables. Logistic regression analyses showed that antisocial behavior with peers and school absenteeism were related to sex-plus.
Conclusions These fndings highlight the importance of assessing sexual development and family background when intervening with ASO. Sexual development-related variables should be further examined to understand their involvement in
sexually coercive behaviors.
Policy Implications The identifcation of specifc criminogenic needs for each ofense pathway would beneft court decisions
and more tailored interventions to reduce recidivism. These treatments should include family interventions. [--]
Materias
Adolescent sexual ofending,
Sexual development,
Maltreatment,
Risk factor,
Typology
Editor
Springer
Publicado en
Sexuality Research and Social Policy (2021), vol. 18
Departamento
Universidad Pública de Navarra. Departamento de Sociología y Trabajo Social /
Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa. Soziologia eta Gizarte Lana Saila /
Universidad Pública de Navarra/Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa. Institute for Advanced Social Research - ICOMMUNITAS