Offending patterns of high-risk offenders: evidence of specialization
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2012
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Research indicates that a distinct group of offenders commit more serious offenses more frequently thus posing a greater risk to public safety. Versatility in offending appears to be the norm among this group, and as such, scholars have paid less attention to the tendency of an offender to repeat the same offense. However, there is a perception within the criminal justice system that specialization does occur: specialized police units are, in part, predicated on this notion, as are Section 810 peace bonds that reflect this expectation. This research seeks to address this conundrum by investigating whether distinct patterns of factors predict the types of offenses committed by high-risk offenders. The life-course perspective guides this investigation as this allows for the consideration of how various elements, internal and external to the offender, may influence particular victim/crime preferences. Evidence supports the existence of a specialized group of sex offenders who target children.
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Bibliography: p. 116-124
Includes copy of ethics approval. Original copy with original Partial Copyright Licence.
Includes copy of ethics approval. Original copy with original Partial Copyright Licence.
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Nerlien, T. A. (2012). Offending patterns of high-risk offenders: evidence of specialization (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4915