Who are the sexual offenders? Do they all have similar characteristics?
Are offenders likely to commit their sexual assault crimes again?
THE OFFENDERS:
According to Center for Sexual Offender Management, there is so such thing as a "typical" sex offender.... They can be:
- male or female
- young or old
- have different levels of education
- married or single
- have strong ties or weak ties to their families and communities
- have no record of prior criminal involvement or have a record for sexual assault or other offenses
Approximately, 150,000 adult sexual offenders are currently in state or federal prison throughout the United States. Between 10,000 and 20,000 are released to the community each year (CSOM).
As reported by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network the average age of a male offender is 31, with 52% being White (RAINN).
Why Offenders Commit Sexual Assault??
Although this question can't be answered directly and accurately, there are several factors that can express a possible sex offender....
1. biological = imbalance of hormones
2. developmental/environment = having witnessed violence before
3. situational/ circumstantial = easy access to the victim(s); extreme levels of stress
4. sociocultural = having experienced social messages in support of violence of aggression
5. physiological = being sexually attracted to children
(CSOM).
Will they reoffend again?!
Just because a criminal serves his time for the sexual assault(s) he has committed does not mean that they will never commit, or attempt to commit, another sexual assault.
About 12% to 24% will reoffend again
It's almost important to note that some numbers may appear to be relatively low, however there are often times where the sexual assault it not reported (CSOM).
After Their Time:
After serving their time, offenders are to abide by strict rules and guidelines that can be summarized as:
-no contact with the victims
-no contact with minors
-attending specified treatment
-no internet access
-no drug or alcohol use
-restricted movement within their community
-reporting to an officer as often as required
It's also important to consider....
Once released from jail/prison, the offenders face many challenges. Offenders must find a place to live and acquire a stable job, all of which must be approved by officers and the community/homeowner themselves. It's crucial for the offenders to find work because without a stable job, offenders have a higher risk of reoffending. (CSOM).
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