What sort of traumatic events events are most likely to be in the history of female sexual offenders? Besides the offending behavior, what other effects might these events have on female sexual offenders?
What are the three most common pathways to female sexual offending? Which of these pathways is most likely result in factors that could aggravate sentencing?
What data is available to assess and determine the likelihood of a female sexual offender being arrested, charged, convicted, or incarcerated after her initial conviction?
How do developmental forces, mental health issues, and the presence of a co-defendant affect sentence mitigation and aggravation? Which category of female sexual offender is more likely to act impulsively?
An analysis of the recidivism rates of female sexual offenders and likely factors that would increase risk of reoffense.
Exploring the nature of childhood trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse and its impacts on female sexual offenders.
