Ch 14 - Sexual Offences & Problematic Sexual Interests Flashcards
Dangerousness
The capacity of a person to physically, psychologically, or morally harm oneself/others. It includes an estimation of both the severity + likelihood of harm.
Risk
The probability that a person will commit future harmful acts.
Recidivism
When an offender goes on to commit another crime (reoffending). General recidivism refers to any new offence, + sexual recidivism refers to another sexual offence.
Paraphilia
Sexual interest in an activity other than masturbation that does not include mutual consent w/ another person.
Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
A searchable database w/ info on convicted sexual offenders.
Civil Commitment
The legal process by which a person is detained after serving a sentence due to concerns that he/she will commit further crimes. (Involuntary Commitment)
Dark Figure of Crime
Refers to the variation b/w the number of crimes that occur + the number of crimes that are actually reported to the police.
Static Factors
Individual characteristics associated w/ the risk of reoffending that are immutable to external influences (ie. age, at first offence, offence history). Can be used to determine an overall risk level but are not targets for change.
Dynamic Factors
Individual characteristics associated w/ the risk of reoffending that are amenable to change + are targets for treatment (ie. attitudes tolerant to criminal behaviour + criminal associates). A reduction in dynamic factors is associated w/ a decreased risk for recidivism.
Acute Dynamic Factors
Individual characteristics associated w/ risk of reoffending that are rapidly changing + include factors such as intoxication + mood.
Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) Model
An assessment + rehabilitation theory that suggests it is possible to accurately predict the likelihood that someone will reoffend + provides principles on how to effectively intervene to reduce the risk.
Warrant Expiry Date (WED)
A correctional option to detain a sexual offender until the very end of his/her sentence. Those who are detained under a WED have been deemed to be a high risk for committing another sexual offence or serious personal injury offence until the very end of their sentence.
810.1 Order
A community prohibition order for sexual offenders deemed to be a high risk that includes conditions designed to monitor + limit the person’s movement, accommodations + social interaction
Vigilantism
When a person/group of people take the law into their own hands, typically in a violent manner, in an attempt to effect justice according to their understanding of what is right + wrong.
