Autism, Sexual Offending, and the Criminal Justice System
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Overview
What are the factors that are leading to a rise in arrest and prosecution of individuals on the autism spectrum for sexual offenses? How should a prior diagnosis of ASD impact sentencing?
Summary
Instances of individuals with ASD being charged with sexual offenses appears to be increasing. There is also an increasing body of scientific literature that specifically addresses sexual offending by individuals with ASD.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Autism, Sexual Offending, and the Criminal Justice System
Mogavero, M.C. (2016) Autism, Sexual Offending, and the Criminal Justice System. The Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behavior, 7(3), 116-126
Published: 2016
Research type: Literature Review
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