Also, the traits of manipulation and passive may be present. Offenders tend to be sexually and emotionally immature. They tend to buy into myths regarding sexuality and sex and often have a lack of knowledge about sex. They have a low tolerance for frustration and poor impulse control. Also, they tend to rationalize a great deal.
Offenders tend to be out of touch with their feelings and sexualize their feelings.
Precursive states such as loneliness, stress, and powerlessness are predictors of risk. Denial, blame, rationalization, and minimization are the main defenses of offenders. Offenders have been living a life of deceit and minimization, often for years. Denial keeps them from having to look at themselves and the consequences of their behavior. Offenders tend to be narcissistic and seem unable to have empathy for their victims.