A Social Learning Theory Comparison of the Sexual Victimization of Adolescent Sexual Offenders and Nonsexual Offending Male Delinquents.

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Title: A Social Learning Theory Comparison of the Sexual Victimization of Adolescent Sexual Offenders and Nonsexual Offending Male Delinquents.
Language: English
Authors: Burton, David L., Miller, Diane Lynn, Shill, Chien Tai
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. Sep 2002 26(9):893-907.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2002
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Abuse, Criminals, Delinquency, Interpersonal Relationship, Males, Predictor Variables, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime
ISSN: 0145-2134
Abstract: A study compared 216 adolescent sexually victimized sexual offenders and 93 adolescent sexually victimized nonsexual offending delinquents. Sexually offending delinquents had closer relationships with their perpetrators, a higher chance of having a male perpetrator, a longer duration of sexual victimization, more forceful sexual victimization, and the experience of penetration. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Journal Code: CIJMAR2003
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ655558
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A study compared 216 adolescent sexually victimized sexual offenders and 93 adolescent sexually victimized nonsexual offending delinquents. Sexually offending delinquents had closer relationships with their perpetrators, a higher chance of having a male perpetrator, a longer duration of sexual victimization, more forceful sexual victimization, and the experience of penetration. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
ISSN:0145-2134