Juvenile sexual offenders: Characteristics, interventions, and policy issues

Judith V. Becker; Scotia J. Hicks

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2003.tb07321.x

Juvenile sexual offenders: Characteristics, interventions, and policy issues

Judith V. Becker, Scotia J. Hicks

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Abstract

The incidence and prevalence of sexual offenses committed by juveniles are examined and current policies regarding juvenile sexual offenders are evaluated by considering the relevant psychological literature. Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders are reviewed, noting the heterogeneity of this population. Recent research on developmental pathways and typologies is presented, intervention strategies are reviewed, and recommendations for research and policy are made.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	397-410
Number of pages	14
Journal	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume	989
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2003.tb07321.x
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Juvenile sexual offenders
Mental health
Public health
Public policy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
History and Philosophy of Science

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