1. Understanding Sex Offenders: An Introductory Curriculum
   • Section 3: Common Characteristics of Sex Offenders
2. Who is the Typical Sex Offender?
   • There is no sex offender profile.
     
   • Sex offenders are a heterogeneous group.
     
   • They may be more similar to the general population than different.
     
3. Sex Offenders Come From All Walks of Life
   • Age
   • Socioeconomic status
   • Intellectual functioning
   • Mental health
   • Gender
4. Commonly Identified Characteristics
   • Deviant sexual arousal, interest, or preferences
   • Cognitive distortions
   • Social, interpersonal, and intimacy deficits
   • Victim empathy deficits
   • Poor self–management skills
   • Under–detected deviant sexual behaviors
   • History of maltreatment
5. Key Examples of Static Risk Factors
   • Age of onset
   • Prior sex offenses
   • Male victims
   • Unrelated, unfamiliar victims
   • Deviant sexual interests, preferences
   • Unmarried
   • Antisocial personality/psychopathy
6. Key Examples of Dynamic Risk Factors
   • Intimacy deficits/conflicts
   • Hostility
   • Emotional identification with children
   • Sexual preoccupation
   • Lifestyle instability, self–regulation difficulties
   • Crime–tolerant attitudes
   • Supervision and treatment non–compliance