Journal article
Major Factors in the Assessment of Paraphilics and Sex Offenders
Abstract
An assessment is presented that examines a number of prominent factors from the professional literature describing the background and clinical characteristics of paraphilic individuals and sex offenders. The factors include sexual history and preference, substance abuse, mental illness, personality and defensiveness, history of violence, neuropsychological impairment, and biological problems. The reliability and validity of measures in use are …
Authors
Langevin R; Watson RJ
Journal
Justice Opportunities and Rehabilitation, Vol. 23, No. 3-4, pp. 39–70
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
August 26, 1996
DOI
10.1300/j076v23n03_04
ISSN
2997-965X