Description of sex offenders in Quebec

1.      Description: Unlike the old myth, most survivors know their sexual abuser (Crowe, Dare, 1998). Moreover, the abusers are usually “family members or are otherwise known to the individual” (Crowe, Dare, 1998). It has also been found that men are predominantly the perpetrators, of all classes, races, and religious backgrounds (Matthews, 1995, pp.15). However more specifically sexual perpetrators in the province of Quebec according to the Correctional Service of Canada (2010) have found the following about sexual perpetrators:
- Most subjects are Quebec born and are French-speaking Caucasian.
-The average age of sex offenders is 36.4.
-Most had completed their grade eight education while waiting for their sentence.
-63.1% of sex offenders were unemployed before being sentenced and those working were employed at unskilled jobs.
-Most sex offenders are single males not in relationships. (Correctional Service of Canada, 2010)

Crowe, M., Dare, C. (1998).Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: approaches to therapy. Retrieved February 1, 2011, from ww.apt.rcpsych.org/subscriptions/

Mathews, F. (1995).Combining Voices: Supporting Paths of Healing in Adult Female and Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse. National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Ottawa, Ontario.

Correctional Service Canada. (2010).Quebec Region: Sex Offenders. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from E:\Correctional Service of Canada - Publications - Let's Talk.mht
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