Abstract
The scientific study of crime, has engaged the interest of many disciplines, just as professional work with offenders has drawn on the contributions of various professions, including social work. Sexual offences are among the crimes that invoke the most fear and concern. In addition to the human costs in terms of emotional and physical anguish and suffering, staggering financial costs are incurred as a result of child welfare and juvenile and criminal justice system involvement, therapeutic intervention and preventive efforts (Prentky & Burgess, 1990).
Highlights
The scientific study of crime, has engaged the interest of many disciplines, just as professional work with offenders has drawn on the contributions of various professions, including social work
In South Africa sexual offences are increasing at an alarming rate; this is reflected in various sources such as the media, research findings, their number in correctional services institutions, and the number of victims in therapeutic settings as well as community outcry with a range of feelings including anger, fascination, revulsion and fear
According to the statistics released by the South African Police as cited by the South African Medical Research Council (2007), 55,114 cases of rape were reported for the period 2004/2005
Summary
The scientific study of crime, has engaged the interest of many disciplines, just as professional work with offenders has drawn on the contributions of various professions, including social work. Sexual offences are among the crimes that invoke the most fear and concern. In South Africa sexual offences are increasing at an alarming rate; this is reflected in various sources such as the media, research findings, their number in correctional services institutions, and the number of victims in therapeutic settings as well as community outcry with a range of feelings including anger, fascination, revulsion and fear. P4 radio news has recently reported that at the Gender Equity Conference in 2004 it was noted that in South Africa, 80 children are sexually abused every day
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