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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
Peer reviewedHanson, R. Karl; And Others – Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 1995
Compared the long-term recidivism of 191 child molesters and 137 nonsexual criminals. Overall, 83.2% of the nonsexual criminals and 61.8% of the child molesters were reconvicted for distinct types of offenses. In general, prior offenses of a specific type predicted future offenses of the same type. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Crime, Criminals
