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1College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, USA. lawsonlouanne@uams.edu
Violence and Victims
|July 16, 2008
Summary
This study explored female child sexual offenders' perspectives on their life experiences and relationships. Findings reveal crucial insights into their strengths and challenges, informing better treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Limited understanding of female child sexual offenders' lived experiences hinders effective intervention.
- Existing research lacks offender perspectives on the context of their offenses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore female child sexual offenders' views on their strengths and challenges.
- To gain insights into their everyday life experiences and relationship quality.
Main Methods:
- Inductive content analysis of documented risk assessments from 20 female offenders.
- Utilized the Good Lives Model as an initial coding framework.
- Employed ATLAS.ti software for data collection and analysis.
Main Results:
- Analysis yielded 999 coding decisions organized into three themes.
- The primary theme identified was "relationship experiences."
- Offenders detailed their personal perspectives, intimate relationships, and social lives.
Conclusions:
- Understanding offenders' perspectives is vital for developing effective interventions.
- Findings have significant implications for treatment planning and future research concerning female child sexual offenders.
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