Childhood Victimization, Cognitive Distortions, and Denial Among Men Who Have Sexually Offended Against Minors

= 42.8), recruited from specialized outpatient treatment centers in Quebec, Canada. Results indicate a weak association between cognitive distortions toward children and denial. This highlights the importance of distinguishing between these concepts in research to ensure that the appropriate measurement instruments are used and that the results are accurately linked to the intended construct. In clinical settings, this distinction is important to ensure that each is addressed appropriately, as targeting one does not automatically address the other. No significant association was found between childhood victimization and cognitive distortions toward children or women, suggesting that childhood victimization alone may not directly influence cognitive distortions. However, CSA and childhood cumulative trauma were associated with lower denial. These results underline the relevance of trauma-informed care as a means to promote offence acknowledgment among MWSO by considering the influence of their victimization history.