NCJ Number
122886
Journal
Psychological Bulletin Volume: 101 Issue: 3 Dated: (1989) Pages: 417-427
Date Published
1989
Length
11 pages
Annotation
Research literature on sexual offenses committed by adolescents is reviewed.
Abstract
Only limited research has been done on the large number of adolescent sex offenders and the even larger number of their victims, most of whom are younger children. Topics covered in this study include incidence statistics, offense and victim characteristics, offender characteristics, and recidivism and treatment. Gaps between the clinical and research literature are highlighted, and recommendations for future research are suggested. 60 references. (Author abstract modified)