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- The study examined childhood trauma prevalence among male sexual offenders using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scale, revealing significantly higher rates of abuse compared to the general male population.
- Findings showed that sex offenders had over three times the likelihood of experiencing child sexual abuse, with high rates of physical, verbal, and emotional maltreatment, indicating a connection to a dysfunctional upbringing.
- The research suggests that understanding these early adverse experiences can lead to better trauma-informed interventions tailored to address the specific needs of sex offenders.
Article Abstract
This study explored the prevalence of childhood trauma in a sample of male sexual offenders (N = 679) using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scale. Compared with males in the general population, sex offenders had more than 3 times the odds of child sexual abuse (CSA), nearly twice the odds of physical abuse, 13 times the odds of verbal abuse, and more than 4 times the odds of emotional neglect and coming from a broken home. Less than 16% endorsed zero ACEs and nearly half endorsed four or more. Multiple maltreatments often co-occurred with other types of household dysfunction, suggesting that many sex offenders were raised within a disordered social environment. Higher ACE scores were associated with higher risk scores. By enhancing our understanding of the frequency and correlates of early adverse experiences, we can better devise trauma-informed interventions that respond to the clinical needs of sex offender clients.
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