Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

Fraga Dominguez, Silvia and Jeglic, Elizabeth and Calkins, Cynthia and Leguizamo, Alejandro (2017) Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns. Sexual Abuse, 30 (7). pp. 846-868. ISSN 1079-0632

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Abstract

Research examining ethnic and cultural differences among individuals who commit sex offenses remains limited. Specifically, literature focusing on sex offenses committed by Latinos is scarce. Using archival data from a large sample of individuals who committed sex offenses, this study explored differences between Latino, White, and African American individuals related to their characteristics, the offenses, and the victims. Latinos in the sample were more likely to have a lower educational level, and to be living with the victim, than either their White or African American counterparts. To further understand the influence of cultural background, the study also examined differences within the Latino group based on their country of origin. Within the Latino sample, differences emerged in their educational level, criminal background, and psychiatric history. These findings are discussed as they pertain to future research and current practices related to the management and treatment of Latinos who commit sexual offenses.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1177/1079063217710480
Dates:	Date Event 1 May 2017 Accepted 2 June 2017 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sex offending, Latino, ethnicity, treatment
Subjects:	CAH04 - psychology > CAH04-01 - psychology > CAH04-01-05 - others in psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Psychology
Depositing User:	Silvia Fragadominguez
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2022 14:42
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2024 13:03
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13335

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