Denial Matters for Incest Offenders
Overview
How does denial affect recidivism and are there links between incest and non-incest offenders?
Summary
There are a number of studies that indicate that there is no reliable relationship between denial in sexual offenders and their rate of recidivism. Some studies have found nuanced links between certain types of offenders and certain types of denial.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Denial predicts recidivism for some offenders
Nunes, K.L., Hanson, R.K., Firestone, P., Moulden, H.M., Greenberg, D.M., & Bradford, J.M. (2007). Denial predicts recidivism for some offenders. Sexual Abuse, 19, 91-105.
Published: 2007
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