Sexual offenders

Question 1

What are the three levels of severity in sexual assault

Answer 1

1. Simple sexual assault
2. Sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm
3. Aggravated sexual assault

Question 2

Define simple sexual assault

Answer 2

i. Any sexual contact that is unsolicited/non-consensual

Question 3

Define sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm

Answer 3

i. Includes gang rape

ii. Bodily harm -> non-permanent type

Question 4

Define Aggravated sexual assault

Answer 4

i. The person’s life is in danger

ii. Permanent injury to victim

Question 5

What are two general consequences to victims of sexual assault?

Answer 5

Rape trauma syndrome

PTSD

Question 6

Define Rape trauma syndrome

Answer 6

i. Group of symptoms and behaviours that are frequent after-effects of having been raped

Question 7

What are the two stages of after effects for rape trauma syndrome

Answer 7

1. Acute Phase (several days to weeks)
   a. Depression, self blame, anxiety, high fear, increased distrust, self doubt
2. Long Term Reaction Phase (several weeks to several years)
   a. Development of phobias, sexual problems, depression

Question 8

How long can PTSD last after the effect?

Answer 8

i. 60% have it for one month
ii. 47% have it for one year
iii. 16% have 15 years later

Question 9

Define a voyeur

Answer 9

i. Obtain gratification by observing unsuspecting people who are either naked, undressing, or having sex

Question 10

Define a rapist

Answer 10

i. Person who sexually assaults people over the age of 16

Question 11

Define a pedophile

Answer 11

i. Person whose primary orientation is toward young children

Question 12

Define intra-familial child molesters

Answer 12

1. Sexually abuse their own biological children for or for whom they assume a parental role

Question 13

Define extra-familial child molesters

Answer 13

1. Sexually abuse children that they are not related to

Question 14

Define the three path model

Answer 14

three personality traits define three paths of sexually violent behaviour

Question 15

What are the three personality traits outlined in the three path model, along with probable cause for those personalities?

Answer 15

i.	Sexual drive/preoccupation
Usually the victims of sexual abuse as a child
ii.	Anti-social behaviour
Usually victims of physical/verbal abuse
iii.	Callousness/unemotionality
Usually victims of physical/verbal abuse

Question 16

What is the average age range of a rapist?

Answer 16

Tend to be under 25 years of age, with 16% under 18

Question 17

When is the killing of the rape victim most likely?

Answer 17

When the victim is a stranger.