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Direct linkHanson, R. Karl; Morton-Bourgon, Kelly E. – Psychological Assessment, 2009
This review compared the accuracy of various approaches to the prediction of recidivism among sexual offenders. On the basis of a meta-analysis of 536 findings drawn from 118 distinct samples (45,398 sexual offenders, 16 countries), empirically derived actuarial measures were more accurate than unstructured professional judgment for all outcomes…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Sexual Abuse, Prediction, Effect Size
Peer reviewedHanson, R. Karl; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 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
