Características Emocionais e Comportamentais de Adolescentes e Adultos Suspeitos de Praticar Abuso Sexual

Abstract

To characterize the emotional and behavioral profile of adolescents and adults accused of child sexual abuse. Also we aimed to identify their criminal history. METHOD: It s a retrospective descriptive study, based on official records from a special service (interviews, psychological tests protocols and psychosocial appraisal). The subjects of the study were all the suspects of child sexual abuse forwarded between 2002-2010 to a specialized Center in the Southern Brazil. Moreover, information was also collected from the Justice System available records. RESULTS: It was found that the majority were adults (60%), had completed the eighth grade (82,9%) and sustain themselves (54,5%). Mostly made one victim (85%), between 6 and 11 years old (41%) that was female (69%). On the records was found registries and indicators of impulsive, aggressive and controller behavior as well as emotional insecurity and dependence. CONCLUSION: The results indicate, between the suspects, characteristics commonly identified in sex offenders. Prevention and treatment strategies must go forward the sex offender mental health and, principally avoid further victimizations