Female Sexual Offender Recidivism

Last Updated on September 23rd, 2026 at 05:29 pm
Originally Published on October 13th, 2021 at 06:49 pm
Table of Contents
Overview
Summary
Implications for Mitigation
Implications for Aggravation
Reference

Overview

An analysis of the recidivism rates of female sexual offenders and likely factors that would increase risk of reoffense.

Summary

This study by Sandler and Freeman is older by scientific standards. However, given the lack of scientific data and reports regarding female sexual offenders specifically, it is still frequently cited in these cases.  

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Reference

SOURCE RESEARCH

Female Sexual Offender Recidivism: A Large-Scale Empirical Analysis

Sandler, J.C. & Freeman, N.J. (2009). Female Sexual Offender Recidivism: A Large-Scale Empirical Analysis. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment , 21(4), 455-473.

Published: 2009

DOI: 10.1177/1079063209347898

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