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January 1994   
Adult Sex Offender Recidivism: A Review of Studies

Lin Song, Roxanne Lieb

Sex offenders may re-offend, even after they have been convicted and imprisoned. This conduct is known as recidivism. Research on sex offender recidivism can help the public and policymakers understand the risks posed by convicted sex offenders. This paper summarizes the major research findings related to sex offender recidivism.

Document ID: (94-01-1101)

 
Keywords: characteristics, criminal justice, outcomes, recidivism, sex offenders


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