1. What are some of the characteristics thought to be associated with sexual offenders against children?
· Discuss the common traits and behaviors identified in sexual offenders against children.
2. How might the early development of an offender predispose him to be abusive?
· Explain how factors in an offender’s early life may contribute to abusive behavior later on.
3. What are the influences of brain development and attachment on abusing?
· Describe how brain development and attachment issues can impact an individual’s propensity for abuse.
4. What is Gilgun’s theory about why some men abuse and others do not?
· Summarize Gilgun’s theory and its implications for understanding abusive behavior.
5. Some say that there are compulsive elements to sexual offending. How would you explain this?
· Discuss the concept of compulsive behavior in the context of sexual offending.
6. In what ways does poor self-esteem contribute to the offender’s abuse of children?
· Analyze the relationship between self-esteem and abusive behavior.
7. How does development in the area of sexuality affect sexual offending?
· Explain how sexual development can influence the likelihood of offending.
8. What role does fantasy play?
· Discuss the role of fantasy in the behavior of sexual offenders.
9. What are some of the characteristics of female offenders?
· Identify and describe the traits and behaviors of female sexual offenders.
10. What is the difference between women who abuse young children and those who abuse teens?
· Compare and contrast the characteristics and motivations of women who abuse young children versus those who abuse teenagers.
Submission Guidelines:
· Your responses should be well-organized and clearly written.
· Cite all sources in APA format where applicable.