ArticleSexual offending (Trier, Germany)2022
"Hurt People Hurt Other People": The Link Between Past Trauma and Sexual Offending.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The role of cognitive distortion in criminal behavior: a systematic literature review.BMC psychology · 2024Pooled it
- The Person Behind the Crime: Life Stories of Women and Men Who Committed Sexual Crimes.Sexual abuse : a journal of research and treatment · 2026Article
- The Lived Experiences of Men Who Engage in Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.Sexual abuse : a journal of research and treatment · 2026Article
- The Nature of Trauma Informed Care in the Treatment of Men Convicted of a Sexual Offence With Trauma History.Sexual offending (Trier, Germany) · 2025Article
- Seeking an Integrated Approach to Trauma and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents: Learning from Practitioners.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2024Article
- The public's knowledge about child sexual abuse influences its perceptions of prevention and associated policies.Child abuse & neglect · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: A growing body of research documents the high rates of trauma among individuals who have sexually offended. Yet the relationship between prior victimization and subsequent sexual offending remained unclear. Objective: By including the voices and perspectives of individuals convicted of sexual offenses, we sought to strengthen professionals' understanding of the connection between victimization and offending. Method: This qualitative study used an online survey to collect data from individuals convicted of sexual offenses (n Results: Using grounded theory, five major themes emerged from the data analysis: Relationship between Trauma Offending (n = 91), Acknowledging the Connection (n = 57), Specific Effects of Trauma (n = 48), Individualized Treatment (n = 34), and Recognition of Humanity (n = 26). Conclusions: The participants perceived a strong connection between one's own victimization and subsequent sexual offending. In addition, they offered specific recommendations for treatment providers, including individualizing treatment with an emphasis on humanity and compassion. Implications for trauma-informed practice and policy are discussed.
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