Profiles of criminal groups: Child molester and rapist groups compared

Authors

  • Marie Connolly Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
  • Richard Woollons Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury.

Keywords:

child sexual abusers, adult offending, child molestation and rapist groups, offending pathways, patterns of experience,

Abstract

Increased research interest exploring the characteristics of men who sexually offend has indicated that certain patterns of experience may influence offending pathways. This study outlines the results of a questionnaire that was administered to men who have been imprisoned for child molestation and rape, to explore the links between adult offending and early childhood experience. This paper draws together the characteristics of the child molester and rapist groups in offender-specific profiles, and discusses this in relation to similar comparative research.

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2022-12-14

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Connolly, M., & Woollons, R. (2022). Profiles of criminal groups: Child molester and rapist groups compared. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 19(3), 3–11. Retrieved from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/441

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