Title: CSOM Publications
Headings: Research Developments

Content: 30 to 60 percent exhibit learning disabilities and academic dysfunction. 20 to 50 percent have histories of physical abuse. 40 to 80 percent have histories of sexual abuse. Typology
The clinical and criminal dimensions of juvenile male sexual abusers often vary. As with their adult counterparts, juvenile sexual abusers fall primarily into two major types: those who target children and those who offend against peers or adults. The distinction between these two groups is based on the age difference between the victim and the perpetrator (child perpetrators are those who target children five or more years younger than themselves). The following table examines distinctions in characteristics between these two groups of sexually abusive youth. Comparing Two Sub-Groups of Sexually Abusive Youth
Characteristics: Offend Against Peers or Adults
Offend Against Children
Victims
Predominantly assault females.