TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Changing trajectory: an integrated theoretical view of the Roman Catholic priest sex abuse scandal
JO  - Deviant behavior
A1  - Alexander, Ryan
A1  - Birzer, Michael L.
SP  - 977
EP  - 988
VL  - 37
IS  - 9
N2  - The sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests across the United States is a direct result of access to children, and that access changes across the life-course of individual priests. Turning points affect not only an individual priest's motivation to commit the crime, but also the suitability of a target. Guardianship of the victim and the surveillance of the offender play a salient role in facilitating the opportunity for the sexual assault of a child. Two criminological theories are germane to how contextual elements of the abusive situation can fluctuate across the life course: (1) Life Course Theory and (2) Routine Activity Theory.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0163-9625
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2016.1147814
ID  - ref1
ER  -