Sexual Offenders Flashcards
What percentage of sexual offending is perpetrated by adolescents? (rapes & child molestations)
20-30% Rapes
30-50% Child Molestations
What are the four different types of rate?
- Statuatory rape
- Rape by fraud
- Date Rape
- Marital Rape
Give an example of ‘sex by fraud?’
Having sexual activity with someone by misrepresenting yourself.
Ex: Being a sex therapist and telling your client they will get better if they engage in sex with you.
__% of female students said that when they were drunk or high, a man attempted unwanted sexual intercourse?
14%
What is a prevalent reaction to acquaintance rape?
Mixed signals.
“Mixed signals”
“no means yes”
__% of all sexual assaults reported to the police involve girls under the age of 18.
63%
What are common uses that rapists use to gain sex?
Alcohol and other disinhibiting substances.
While severe physical injury is rare, up to __% of rape victims suffer injury and warrant medical attention?
25%
Is rape usually by a stranger, or is it usually done by someone you know?
Someone you know
Up to ___ ____ of rapes demand other sexual acts other than vaginal intercourse, including oral and anal sexual acts.
One half
What are rape offender characteristics?
- 80% under 30 yrs old.
- 1/2 of adult rapists say their
first sexual crime occurred
during adolescence. - Many have non-violent criminal
histories.
What are common clinical lores regarding rape?
- Uncontrollable urges
- Mental illness
- Momentary loss of control
- Victim instigation
What do mediating variables include (in rape)?
1. Level of arousal elicited by
erotic media.
2. Level of aggressive content.
3. Reactions of the victims
portrayed in the media.What are the four classifications or rape patterns?
- Displaced aggression
- Compensatory
- Sexual aggressive
- Impulsive
What are the characteristics of displaced aggression rapists?
- Individuals feel cheated
- Resentful
- Poor view on women
What are the characteristics of compensatory rapists?
- Might be infatuated with victim
- Looking for validation
- Most likely to perform oral sex
on the victims. - Tries to normalize experience
(by talking to the victim after)
What are the characteristics of sexual aggressive rapists?
- Sadistic rapists
What are the characteristics of impulsive rapists?
- Might be circumstantial
- Low self-esteem
- Looking for reassurance
What is pedophilia?
- Sexual contact with children
- Strong attraction to children
What is hebephilia?
- Sexual contact by adult males
with young adolescents
What is intrafamilial child molestation?
- Sexual contact with minor child by someone within immediate family.
What is extra familial child molestation?
- Sexual contact with minor child by someone outside family.
What are some commonalities with offender characteristics?
- Problems with alcohol
- High rate of HS dropout
- Unstable work histories
- Low socioeconomic status
Give an example of ‘sex by fraud?’
Having sexual activity with someone by misrepresenting yourself.
Ex: Being a sex therapist and telling your client they will get better if they engage in sex with you.
