http://nicic.gov/Topic/190-Female-Sex-Offenders-rssThe latest electronic resources added to the National Institute of Corrections online library for the topic of Female sex offenders.It is believed that the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework is gender-neutral'that it works the same for male and female juvenile offenders. This report examines whether the RNR framework really does work equally well for male and female youth. This determines: whether RNR based YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) clinician-identified needs are different for boy and girls; if the clinician-identified needs of boys and girls are matched by probation services at identical levels; and the degree to which recidivism predictions based on RNR need are equivalent for both girls and boys. 'While the RNR based risk assessment and case management model seems to be identifying needs and guiding the provision of probation services equally well for boys and girls, the efficacy of reducing recidivism through matching services to clinician identified needs was differentially successful for male and female youth. The percentage match between clinician recommendations and treatment provision was only shown to significantly predict a reduction in recidivism for the males in our sample, with percentage of successfully matched needs having no significant relationship to recidivism for females.' (p. 27).http://nicic.gov/Library/0266292/13/2013 4:31:06 PMThis paper is an excellent overview of the dramatic impact that changes in their brains have on their behavior. Anyone working with juveniles should know about brain research. Sections of this fact sheet include: introduction; what the research says; how this affects young people's behavior; it is not too early to use this research; how to respectfully frame the research; how brain research relates to positive youth development; one caution'brain development research can be negatively applied; and conclusion.http://nicic.gov/Library/0266312/13/2013 4:28:26 PMThese slides provide the parole professional a concise introduction to issues regarding female sexual offenders. This presentation covers: prevalence of female sexual offenders; their pathways to offending; their risk of recidivism, risk factors, and risk assessment implications; treatment issues and risk management; and putting it all together.http://nicic.gov/Library/0266282/13/2013 4:27:44 PM“Female sex offenders is an area demanding much more research and education as we are beginning to realize the depth and breadth of the problem. Public awareness is desperately needed, but awareness that avoids the sensationalism that often accompanies this topic. We hope this site can be of some help in doing just that.” Points of entry include: information for survivors; resources including “Top Ten Myths About Female Sex Offenders”; bibliography of various research studies and publications; information on how to help a survivor; and the Safehouse Blog--raising awareness and providing education about female sex offenders.http://nicic.gov/Library/02662510/11/2012 4:11:20 PMCharacteristics of juveniles that are responsible for sex offenses perpetrated against other minors are reported. Sections of this bulletin are: background; the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); juvenile and adult sex offenders known to police; using NIBRS data to investigate juvenile sex offenders; younger juvenile sex offenders; female juvenile sex offenders; reporting juvenile sex offenses; and implications. Over one-third (35.6%) of known sex offenders are juveniles who tend to commit sexual offenses against their peers (age mates).http://nicic.gov/Library/02413212/4/2009 12:15:05 PMInformation regarding adolescent girls and women sex offenders is presented. Sections of this brief include: introduction; the extent of sex offending by females; factors affecting the (under) recognition of female-perpetrated sex offenses; understanding female sex offenders -- characteristics and typologies for adults and adolescents, and female versus male sex offenders; no easy answers about effective management strategies; the importance of gender-responsiveness -- assessment, treatment, and community supervision; and conclusion.http://nicic.gov/Library/0222514/26/2007 9:25:24 AMThe prevalence and reoffending rates of female sex offenders are examined. Sections of this report following an executive summary are: introduction; method; results according to proportion of sexual offenders who are female and their recidivism rates; and discussion of prevalence, recidivism rates, and implications. Women make up on average 4-5% of sexual offenses and have a recidivism rate of 20.2%.http://nicic.gov/Library/02119010/31/2006 10:33:57 AMCompiled by OJJDP, this bibliography is a comprehensive listing of scholarly research and literature relating to juvenile sex offenders. These 532 entries are grouped according to the following topics: literature reviews; books and reports; assessment -- decision making; assessment: tool development; treatment -- psychological research; treatment elements; treatment models; treatment -- issues of concern to individuals working with juvenile sex offenders; characteristics -- offender's own abuse history; characteristics -- sexualization; offender characteristics divided into incest, family and peers, mental health, recidivism, comparative studies, retrospective studies, and combination of characteristics; characteristics -- modus operandi; legal issues; juvenile female sex offenders; adult female and juvenile female sex offenders; miscellaneous; and normative aspects of growth and development.http://nicic.gov/Library/01545910/31/2006 10:33:38 AM