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Sexual offender containment: use of the postconviction polygraph
Kim English1, Linda Jones, Diane Patrick
1Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, Denver, Colorado 80215-5865, USA. kim.english@cdps.state.co.us
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|July 4, 2003
Summary
Many sexual offenders
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Sexual assault is underreported, leaving offender behavior largely unknown.
- This lack of knowledge hinders the protection of future victims.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for the containment approach in managing sexual offenders.
- To advocate for integrating postconviction polygraph findings into treatment and supervision.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of disclosures from 180 convicted sexual offenders in treatment/polygraph programs.
- Examination of data on age of onset, frequency, and variety of deviant behaviors.
Main Results:
- 39% of offenders had a history of adult sexual assault.
- 31% assaulted both male and female victims; 36% engaged in bestiality.
- Two-thirds of incest offenders assaulted non-family victims.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive offender information is vital for effective treatment and supervision.
- Integrating polygraph data aids in managing immediate risks and containing offenders.