| Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors (NCJ 227763) December 2009 |
| Bulletin |
| OJJDP Crimes Against Children Series |
| 12 page(s) |
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| Presents population-based epidemiological information about the characteristics of juvenile offenders who commit sex offenses against minors. The authors analyzed data from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and provided topical statistics highlighting the fact that juveniles account for more than one-third (35.6 percent) of this type of offender. Findings may support the development of research-based interventions and policies to reduce sexual assault and child molestation as perpetrated by juvenile offenders. |
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