Florida Juvenile Sex Offender Empirical Factors

(Practice Aids)

These are what we don't want to see on our psychosexual evaluations


FACTORS EMPIRICALLY RELATED TO INCREASED RISK IN JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS


Deviant sexual interests
Prior sexual offenses
Duration of sexual offense history
High density offending
Sexual Preoccupation
High degree of planning in offenses
High degree of sexualization of the victim
The use of threats or force in the index offense
Attitudes, which normalize or advocate sexual assault
Blaming the victim/Failing to accept responsibility
The presence of conduct disorder or delinquent tendencies
Behavior difficulties such as truancy or school difficulties
Involvements with a dysfunctional peer group
Impulsivity
Substance abuse
Acting out expressed anger
Multiple offenses (non-sexual)
Caregiver inconsistency
Unstable environment with inadequate supervision


Conversely, these are the factors we’re hoping to see; make sure your expert is listing them if they are present


FACTORS RELATED TO GOOD TREATMENT OUTCOME

Family Support

Community Adjustment

Quality of Peer Relations

Absence of Psychopathology

Absence of Conduct Disorder or strong delinquent tendencies

Willingness to accept responsibility

Motivation for change