Does How a Person Feels About Men Who Sexually Offend Effect How They are Treated?

Last Updated on September 24th, 2026 at 08:43 pm
Originally Published on April 20th, 2022 at 08:00 am

Overview

How do these views compare to those of law enforcement, prison staff, and the general public?

Summary

It is commonly accepted that, among individuals who commit crimes, those who commit sexual crimes are considered to be the worst criminals of all. This belief continues despite data that frequently speaks to low recidivism rates. 

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Reference

SOURCE RESEARCH

Factors influencing the development of attitudes towards men who sexually offend and the impact on their care and treatment: A systematic review of literature between 1985 and 2015

Challinor, L., & Duff, S. (2018). Factors influencing the development of attitudes towards men who sexually offend and the impact on their care and treatment: A systematic review of literature between 1985 and 2015. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 41, 98-107.

Published: 2018
Research type: Literature Review

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