Abstract
Obtaining objective data on sexual offenders against minors is difficult. In order to enhance the possibilities to prevent such crimes it is essential to determine factors that condition this kind of sexual behavior. The aim of the study was to prepare a multidimensional analysis of a profile of sexual offenders against minors. A detailed analysis of documentation from forensic sexological, psychiatric and psychological examinations and information from the records of the proceedings concerning 257 perpetrators was performed by the authors. Information analyzed included demographic data, psychosocial background, psychosexual development, recent sexual activity, physical and mental health issues and information concerning accused sexual crime. The majority of the offenders had undisturbed family relations. However, subjects with sexual preference disorders perceived their parents' relationship as worse, reported more difficulties in educational process and in relation to teachers and peers. 5.4% of subjects experienced sexual abuse and 23.3% physical violence in their childhood. The majority reported no sexual dysfunction and had regular but rare sexual activity. 20.6% were diagnosed as having mental disorder and 36.8% were alcohol abusers. Almost 30% were under influence of alcohol or another substance during the crime. The majority had no sexual preference disorder. Definite pedophilia was found in 27% and traits of psychosexual immaturity in 23.1% of cases. There was no relationship between sexual preference disorders and psychiatric comorbidity, alcohol or substance abuse. The acts of sexual abuse comprised genital touching, vaginal or oral intercourse as well as exposing offender's or victim's body. These acts were typically against one child, planned, being aware of victim's age and using physical violence. The data from our research should be taken into account when planning therapeutic and preventive interventions.
Highlights
The phenomenon of children sexual abuse is a vital worldwide social problem
[2] According to Raymond et al, only 7% of the perpetrators did not display any co-morbid psychiatric disorders fulfilling SCID-P (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV, Patient Edition) criteria. 56% met the criteria for five or more coexisting disorders beyond pedophilia. 67% of them were diagnosed with mood disorders in the past, most commonly depression. 64% had a history of anxiety disorders and 60% admitted to abuseof psychoactive substances, mostly alcohol (51%), cannabis (38%) and cocaine (18%). [1]
In characterizing a paraphilic sexual offender, one usually emphasizes the compulsive repetition and the oddity of sexual behavior that contributes to frequent recidivism of criminal behavior, regardless of the penalty incurred
Summary
The phenomenon of children sexual abuse is a vital worldwide social problem. New cases are being revealed on a daily basis. Paraphilic sex offenders typically do not display personality disorders, are pretty adept socially, and often appear to operate correctly in partnership. [3] According to the U.S Department of Justice National Incident-Based Reporting SystemStatistical Report covering the period from 1991 to 1996, 96% of reported juvenile sex offenders were male. Women committed this type of offenses most often against the youngest children (under the age of six). Ces recherches augmentent le savoir concernant les délinquants sexuels sur mineur et il faut les prendre en considération dans la préparation des interventions préventives et des thérapies. Mots clés : abus sexuel sur mineur, délinquants, troubles de l’orientation sexuelle, pédophilie
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