Typologies of women who have sexually offended: exploring psychosocial, developmental and motivational characteristics

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Analysis identifies four typologies of women who have sexually offended, indicating diverse motivations and backgrounds.

Four distinct typologies emerged, including 'Anti-social' and 'Seeking Love', highlighting varied motivations among offenders.
The study examined court sentencing decisions of 62 women who have sexually offended across New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
Research utilized individual and developmental factors, focusing on psychosocial elements like sexual abuse and mental health difficulties.
These typologies inform clinical treatment approaches and risk assessment strategies for managing offenders.

Patterson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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