Sex Offender Recidivism: 6 to 8 Year Follow-Up of Registered Sex Offenders
Date
2008-01
Authors
Vandiver, Donna
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Abstract
The research problem is as follows: More information is needed about recidivism rates of male and female sex offenders for the purpose of establishing appropriate criminal justice sanctions, treatment plans, and prevention of further sexual abuse. The completed project will assess 471 women and 942 men who were registered as sex offenders (in Texas) as of April, 2001 and assess re-arrest rates for these female and male sex offenders during the 6 to 8 year period after their initial sex offense.
Description
Research Enhancement Program Final Report
Keywords
sex crimes, sex offenders, recidivism, registered sex offenders
Citation
Vandiver, D. (2008). Sex offender recidivism: 6 to 8 year follow-up of registered sex offenders. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.