Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ472252
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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Long-Term Recidivism of Child Molesters.
Hanson, R. Karl; And Others
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v61 n4 p646-652 Aug 1993
Long-term recidivism rates of 197 child molesters released from prison between 1958 and 1974 were examined. Of the total sample, 42% were reconvicted for sexual crimes, violent crimes, or both. Other factors associated with increased recidivism were never being married and previous sexual offenses. (Author/SR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Crime, Incest, Psychological Studies, Rape, Recidivism, Research, Sexual Abuse, Violence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Eysenck Personality Inventory
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