Citation

Horan L, Beauregard E. Vict. Offender 2018; 13(2): 277-291.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564886.2016.1232326

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Research shows that sex trade workers and homeless populations are at a high risk of severe violence and homicide. Based on a sample of 229 violent sex offenders, we investigate the differences between sexual crimes committed against marginalized (n = 73) and nonmarginalized victims (n = 156).

FINDINGS from logistic regression analyses show that offenders who target marginalized victims are more likely to degrade their victim and use a variety of torture methods. However, offenders who target nonmarginalized victims are more likely to use a weapon, and kill the victim by strangulation. Implications for future research are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

sexual violence; rape; marginalized; modus operandi; prostitutes; sex offender