Links between juvenile sexually abusive behaviour and emerging severe personality disorder traits in childhood
Young people presenting with sexually abusive behaviour (SAB) are referred to in this study as juvenile sexual abusers (JSAs). Sexually abusive behaviour refers to any acts of sexual behaviour perpetrated against non-consenting victims; it is not restricted to convicted offences. The term ‘juvenile’ is used in this study to refer to the range of children and adolescents included in the sample. As such, it includes pre-adolescent children, and young people up to the age of 21. Finally, the term ‘anti-social behaviour’ refers to a broad range of behaviours including delinquent acts such as running away from home or school truancy, as well as behaviours that could be prosecuted within the criminal justice system such as arson or assault. JSAs are responsible for a significant minority of sexual offences against children and adults (Home Office, 2003). The evidence base suggests that JSAs are comparable in many ways to anti-social juveniles who do not sexually abuse, presenting with high levels of childhood adversity and later convictions.
Published : 30th November 2006
Publisher : Department of Health [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Crown Copyright
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