What do we Need to Know About Child Pornography, Autism and the Law?
In this article, Mark Mahoney, Esquire, lays out the primary symptoms of ASD and the peculiarities of autism and the law.
How do Jurors Construe Autism at Trial?
Being in front of a jury can bring difficulties different from neurotypical defendants. Clients with Autism at trial should be handled differently. It is well known that most criminal cases plead out and do not go to trial. However, this is not the case for all criminal matters. In any trial, the jury plays a […]
What Causes People with Autism to Sexually Offend?
Unlike neurotypical individuals who commit sex crimes, there is currently no validated theory about what causes people with Autism to sexually offend.
Hypersexuality and Paraphilias in Individuals with ASD
Despite increases in legal contact for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), very little research exists about ASD, hypersexuality and paraphilias.
Should the CPORT Be Used for CSAM Risk Assessment?
Analysis of a meta-study trying to validate the forensic use of the Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool (CPORT) for actuarial CSAM risk assessment.
Mixed Offenders are not all the Same
It has been known for quite some time that there are two categories of CSAM offenders, internet-only and mixed offenders.
Do Biological And Sociological Incest Offenders Differ?
Sexual abuse is often perpetrated by incest offenders, there is little research that specifically focuses on this type of offending.
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?
Is there a relationship between Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Paraphilias?
A 2022 scientific study on the likelihood of sexual offending by individuals presenting Compulsive Sexual Behavior. Also explores the relation to paraphilias.
Summary of the Report of the PA Task Force on Child Pornography
What are the findings of the multi-year, state government-funded report of the PA Task Force on Child Pornography? And what are its recommendations?