Defenses, excuses and rationalizations of perpetrators of sex offenses against children (original) (raw)

Abstract

One of the most abhorrent crimes is the molestation of children. Studies suggest that most of these offenses involve victims and offenders who have a familial or social relationship. This paper is a qualitative study of statements provided to a criminal investigator in a mid-southern city by offenders in 47 child sexual abuse cases from 2004-2010. All of the subject cases resulted in a conviction of the accused for either rape or sexual assault. The study will explore the themes that emerge regarding explanations, rationalizations and justifications offered by the offenders when confronted with the allegations of abuse.

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