This paper identifies from the literature risk factors for reoffending in convicted sex offenders. Since the mid-1980s economic evaluation has become an essential appraisal tool of health and related social services. This article includes some strong views that may be surprising and challenging. It is believed there are many innocent men and women in prison who were wrongly convicted of sex offenses. An electronic analysis of the outcomes for those charged with child molestation from 1985-1993 revealed that 70 percent of those found guilty did not serve jail time.
Sex offenders are of grave concern to the public due to the nature of sexual offending.
This information sheet is intended to provide a quick overview of the research on this topic. For clinicians and professionals working with sexual offenders, it comes as no surprise that many offenders deny their offences. These two volumes together give a complete and thorough overview of the relevant scientific and professional literature on dealing with those who commit sexual offenses. The books are organized in the manner of legal reference volumes. In 1990, the Washington State Legislature passed one of the country's most comprehensive reforms addressing community protection from sex offenders.