title: Juvenile sexual offenders: characteristics, interventions, and policy issues.
abstract: The incidence and prevalence of sexual offenses committed by juveniles are examined and current policies regarding juvenile sexual offenders are evaluated by considering the relevant psychological literature. Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders are reviewed, noting the heterogeneity of this population. Recent research on developmental pathways and typologies is presented, intervention strategies are reviewed, and recommendations for research and policy are made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA. JVBecker@u.arizona.edu
authors.forename: Judith V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Scotia J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hicks
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D015995:Prevalence; D011640:Public Policy; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States