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Prevalence of Female Sex Offenders
While females are overwhelmingly underrepresented in the extant criminological literature on sexual offending, it is estimated that females are responsible for molesting between 14% and 24% of boys, and 6% to 14% of girls. (American Humane Association, 1981 as cited in Green 1999, Johnson & Schrier, 1987). Finkelhor (1979) found that among college students who reported being sexually abused, 16% of the males and 6% of the females reported an incident of sexual abuse by a woman. Through self-report studies, much higher numbers have been reported, with as many as 44% to 60% of male victims of sexual abuse reporting a female
abuser (Allen, 1991). Allen (1991) utilized US Census data to estimate that females have historically been responsible for the sexual abuse 1.6 million males and 1.5 million females. Although some of the reported percentages may seem low, the estimated number of cases suggests that this is still a serious issue that faces this country.
Like their male counterparts, females who abuse often choose children as their targets. Saradjian and Hanks (1996) found that most female sexual offenders participated in sexual contact with children several times a week. Female abusers report first committing abusive acts during their mid teen years, and the initial victims of abuse are similar in age to the perpetrator (Saradjian and Hanks, 1996). Similarly, they found that female sexual abusers report lower levels of self-esteem than non-offenders, with those who abuse young children reporting the lowest levels compared to those who target adolescents.
Demographics of Female Sexual Offenders
Demographic information on offenders is very important when evaluating potential offenders. Knowing the characteristics of a particular offender is essential when developing a typology, as it aids in finding consistent patterns in those who may potentially be an offender.
Understanding demographics of offenders can also play an essential part in criminal profiling, which can be a useful tool in locating and apprehending sexual predators.
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