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Sibling Incest Offenders as a Subset of Adolescent Sexual Offenders


  Author: Sue Rayment-McHugh, Ian Nisbet
Publisher: Australian Institute of Criminology
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Document Date:                  May 01, 2003
Category: Family Relations > Sibling Relations
Related Categories:
Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect
Crime And Violence > Sexual Abuse
Crime And Violence > Sexual Assault
Crime And Violence > Youth Crime
 

This paper discusses the nature of sibling incest and compares it to other adolescent sexual offenses, focusing on offense dynamics, family background, and the psychological traits of the offenders. Its research indicates that sibling incest offenders are more likely to experience negative home environments, and more abuse and neglect than non-sibling sexual assault perpetrators.

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