Adverse Childhood Experiences in Sexually Violent Persons
Overview
What are the most frequent ACE items endorsed by sexually violent persons and can they be used as predictors for recidivism?
Summary
Using a previous study as a building block, Kahn at al (2021) looked at Adverse Childhood Experiences in 317 individuals who were identified as sexually violent predators and were in a secure treatment facility. In addition to looking at ACE scores, this study sought to address whether there were any associations between ACE scores and risk of sexual recidivism and mental health diagnoses.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Sexual Offenders: Associations with Sexual Recidivism Risk and Psychopathology
Kahn, R.E., Jackson, K., Keiser, K., Ambroziak, G., & Levenson, J.S. (2021). Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Sexual Offenders: Associations with Sexual Recidivism Risk and Psychopathology. Sexual Abuse, 33(7), 839-866.
Published: 2021
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