Citation

Marshall WL. Aggress. Violent Behav. 2007; 12(1): 16-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

This paper critically appraises the criteria for DSM diagnoses of the paraphilias relevant to sexual offenders. It is concluded that these criteria leave a lot to be desired and that a more helpful approach would be to rate the features of each type of sexual offender along dimensions ranging from normal to seriously problematic. Next consideration is given to the evidence on the incidence of multiple paraphilias and comorbid disorders. It is not yet completely clear from this evidence that sexual offenders typically have multiple sexual outlets although some obviously do. What is clear is that incidence of comorbid disorders is sufficiently high to warrant concerns about how to effectively address these additional disordered aspects of sexual offenders in treatment. Finally, suggestions are offered about how to address in treatment both multiple paraphilic offenders and those with associated comorbid disorders. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Aggression and Violent Behavior, 2007. Copyright © 2007 by Elsevier Science)

Offender Diagnosis
Offender Treatment
Sexual Assault Offender
Sexual Assault Incidence and Prevalence
Sexual Assault Treatment
Adult Aggression
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Sexual Aggression
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