Sibling Sexual Behavior: A New Conceptual Framework
A 2026 conceptual framework argues that sibling sexual behavior requires a context-specific lens that accounts for family dynamics, power, harm, and ongoing contact.
Trauma, Victimization & Substance Use
Research on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, victimization, abuse histories, alcohol, substance use, and related forensic factors.
Can ACE or LSI Scores Predict Recidivism?
Beyond the standard actuarial testing, can these other studies help predict recidivism? How do these scores affect treatment needs?
Were Men with Paraphilic Infantilism Mistreated in Childhood?
Can childhood mistreatment lead to pedophilic behaviors? Is there correlation between adult baby/diaper lovers (Paraphilic Infantilism) and pedophilic desires?
What is the Role of Abuse and Neglect in the Affective Theory of Mind of Individuals with Schizophrenia?
What scientific data says about childhood abuse and neglect in relation to offenders who are diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Substance Abuse and Sexual Offending
What are the links between substance abuse, particularly alcohol, and sexual offending?
What are the experiences of child pornography victims?
And how do these experiences affect these victims upon reaching adulthood?
What is the relationship between trauma and substance abuse in men?
How do maladaptive coping mechanisms stemming from childhood trauma influence an offender’s behavior?
Childhood Sexual abuse is Associated with Subsequent Sexual Offending
Does this statement still hold true? A fresh look at this topic.
Trauma Histories of Sexual Offenders
How do Adverse Childhood Experiences impact overall criminal histories, in addition to histories of sexual crimes?
Substance Abuse Issues in Sexual Offenders
How does alcohol and substance abuse affect the likelihood of violent and/or sexual offenses?
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