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Behavioural types of rape

T C Gibbens, C Way, K L Soothill

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This 1961 study analyzed rape charges, finding distinct offender groups including pedophiles and aggressive types. A significant number of accused were acquitted, and some later reoffended.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Understanding the characteristics and patterns of sexual offenses is crucial for criminal justice and public safety.
    • Historical data provides valuable insights into evolving trends in criminal behavior and judicial responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the prior and subsequent criminal records of individuals charged with rape in 1961.
    • To categorize offenders based on offense circumstances and criminal history.
    • To analyze differences in outcomes and disposal methods among identified offender groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of criminal records for individuals charged with rape in 1961.
    • Classification of offenders into distinct groups based on victim age, offender history, and offense patterns.

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  • Comparison of conviction rates, acquittal rates, and subsequent offenses across groups.

    • Main Results:

    • High rates of victim name publication (26%) and acquittal (22%) were observed.
    • Offenders were categorized into pedophilic (30%), aggressive (20%), and other (50%) groups.
    • Pedophilic offenders showed wider age ranges, higher guilt/plea rates, and more frequent medical disposals compared to other groups.
    • A similar proportion of both acquitted and convicted individuals were later convicted of another rape.

    Conclusions:

    • Rape cases in 1961 exhibited distinct offender typologies, notably pedophilic and aggressive profiles.
    • Judicial outcomes, including acquittals and disposals, varied significantly between these groups.
    • Recidivism, indicated by subsequent rape convictions, occurred in both acquitted and convicted populations.