2014 Mar 14
Online Child Pornography Offenders are Different: A Meta-analysis of the Characteristics of Online and Offline Sex Offenders Against Children
"Abstract
The current meta-analysis compared the characteristics of online child pornography-only offenders, typical (offline) sex offenders against children, and offenders with both child pornography and contact sex offences against children (mixed).
Based on 30 unique samples (comparison ns ranging from 98 to 2,702), the meta-analysis found key differences between groups. Offenders who committed contact sex offences were more likely to have access to children than those with only child pornography offences.
In contrast, offenders who used the internet to commit sexual offences had greater access to the internet than those with contact sex offenders.
Differences between the groups, however, were not limited to differential opportunities. Sex offenders against children and mixed offenders were found to score higher on indicators of antisociality than online child pornography offenders (CPOs).
CPOs were also more likely to have psychological barriers to sexual offending than sex offenders against children and mixed offenders (e.g., greater victim empathy).
Mixed offenders were found to be the most pedophilic, even more than CPOs.
The findings suggest that offenders who restricted their offending behavior to online child pornography offences were different from mixed offenders and offline sex offenders against children, and that mixed offenders were a particularly high risk group."
Babchishin KM, Hanson RK, Vanzuylen H., Arch Sex Behav. 2014 Mar 14
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24627189
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Friday, 23 May 2014
Friday, 11 April 2014
Well, Of Course - Always Nice To Have More Evidence, Though
The endorsement of cognitive distortions: comparing child pornography offenders and contact sex offenders
"Psychology, Crime & Law
DOI: 10.1080/1068316X.2014.902454
Hannah L. Merdiana, Cate Curtisa, Jo Thakkera, Nick Wilsonb & Douglas P. Boera
Received: 20 Aug 2012
Accepted: 28 Feb 2014
Published online: 07 Apr 2014
Abstract
"This study examined the endorsement of cognitive distortions in child pornography offenders (CPOs), using an established assessment tool, the Abel and Becker Cognition Scale. The scale was expanded to include cognitions specific to child pornography offending, extracted from Howitt and Sheldon's Children and Sexual Activities Inventory (C&SA).
Three samples of CPOs, child sex offenders and offenders with both offence types responded to the cognition items.
An exploratory Principal Component Analysis suggested six main components of the scale. CPOs were significantly less likely to endorse these statements in general, and this was more pronounced on items that project blame onto the child or other people, describe a need for power and consider children as sexually active.
The statements extracted from C&SA did not differentiate between the groups.
These findings are discussed under consideration of the relationship between cognitive distortions and contact sex offending, and in reference to the general criticism concerning the definition and appropriate measurement of cognitive distortions."
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1068316X.2014.902454?journalCode=gpcl20#.U0f_5qLm2uO
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"Psychology, Crime & Law
DOI: 10.1080/1068316X.2014.902454
Hannah L. Merdiana, Cate Curtisa, Jo Thakkera, Nick Wilsonb & Douglas P. Boera
Received: 20 Aug 2012
Accepted: 28 Feb 2014
Published online: 07 Apr 2014
Abstract
"This study examined the endorsement of cognitive distortions in child pornography offenders (CPOs), using an established assessment tool, the Abel and Becker Cognition Scale. The scale was expanded to include cognitions specific to child pornography offending, extracted from Howitt and Sheldon's Children and Sexual Activities Inventory (C&SA).
Three samples of CPOs, child sex offenders and offenders with both offence types responded to the cognition items.
An exploratory Principal Component Analysis suggested six main components of the scale. CPOs were significantly less likely to endorse these statements in general, and this was more pronounced on items that project blame onto the child or other people, describe a need for power and consider children as sexually active.
The statements extracted from C&SA did not differentiate between the groups.
These findings are discussed under consideration of the relationship between cognitive distortions and contact sex offending, and in reference to the general criticism concerning the definition and appropriate measurement of cognitive distortions."
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1068316X.2014.902454?journalCode=gpcl20#.U0f_5qLm2uO
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Thought-provoking paper on cognitive distortions in IIOC offenders (no pun intended!) http://t.co/qVHf4quAKz Non-endorsement still the norm.
— Ian Elliott (@ianaelliott) April 10, 2014
@ianaelliott @DGKettle Even though most of the 'CDs' in HO abusers are usually just unacceptable truths.
— The OSC (@OSCP5) April 11, 2014
@ianaelliott @DGKettle Of course, this [is] why the iSOTP was created, as the SOTP was not applicable.
— The OSC (@OSCP5) April 11, 2014
Our work found that, when endorsed, IIOC CDs more related to IIOC & 'harm', compulsion, and online identity - not contact with children.
— Ian Elliott (@ianaelliott) April 10, 2014
Currently drafting thoughts on this with @CaoilteOCiardha redefining pro-offending thinking/rationalization in IIOC use.
— Ian Elliott (@ianaelliott) April 10, 2014
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013
What Do You Call A Hired-Hand Barrister, At The Bottom Of The Sea ...?
14th May 2013
Weak [sic] UK laws put children at risk of sexual abuse, warns ACPO report
"The United Kingdom’s law and extra-jurisdictional policing arrangements are putting vulnerable children at high risk [sic] of sexual abuse, by their failure [sic] either to prevent British sex offenders from travelling or to prosecute them when they commit offences abroad, according to a new report commissioned by the Association of Chief Police Officers released today."
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/media/weak-uk-laws-put-children-risk-sexual-abuse-warns-acpo-report
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Civil Prevention Orders: Sexual Offences Act 2003
ACPO COMMISSIONED REVIEW OF THE EXISTING STATUTORY SCHEME AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORM
V0.6 MAY 2013
ACPO Lead: Peter Davies [CEOP]
Lead author: Hugh Davies OBE QC [Anyone in the CPI/Police who will pay]
Co-authors: Christine Beddoe [ECPAT]; Stephanie McCourt [CEOP]; Janet McIntrye [CEOP/BFNI]; DCI John Geden [CEOP]; DC Alan Morgan [MPS PPU]
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/sites/default/files/the_davies_review.pdf
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HUGH DAVIES OBE QC
"Criminal law; police regulation; inquests; associated public law
Extensive experience of serious crime, including leading multi-handed prosecutions involving serious organized crime on behalf of the National Crime Squad (now SOCA/NCA); the National Hi Tech Crime Unit; and so-called “cybercrime” cases investigated by the Police Central eCrime Unit (PCeU). Particular expertise in prosecuting offences involving child exploitation, either involving the internet, or by way of extra-jurisdictional contact offending against children."
"Co-author CBA submission to Home Office consultation in relation to criminalising possession of extreme pornography [2006]
Legal advisor to the Children’s Charities Coalition for Internet Safety (CHIS) [2005 - ]
Chair of ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) inter-agency legal advisory panel on internet and international crimes against children [2008 - ]
Member of the ACPO Combating Child Abuse on the Internet (CCAI) committee and travelling sex offenders working group [2007 - ]
Member of the new ACPO child protection executive board and plenary boards (multi-disciplinary expert boards directed at all aspects of the policing of crimes against children, nationally and extra-territorially)
Head of the Bar Human Rights Committee Child Rights Unit [2009 - ] (directed at initiatives to address international child exploitation, and involving projects with local jurisdiction NGOs, police forces, Government, and prosecutors."
http://3rblaw.com/barristers/hugh-davies
Hugh Davies, OBE QC
"An independent [sic] member of the national ACPO child-protection working group, with a documented interest in preventing the international exploitation of children, he was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to children and young people."
http://litvinenkoinquest.org/inquest-team
Hugh Davies OBE QC
"1990 Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn. Tenant at 3 Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London.
27 March 2013 Queen’s Counsel
Hugh Davies has extensive experience of conducting proceedings involving allegations of serious and organized crime, including leading prosecutions on behalf of the National Crime Squad and the National Hi Tech Crime Unit (now SOCA). This has included prosecuting offences involving child exploitation, either involving the internet, or by way of extra-jurisdictional contact offending against children. He is head of the Bar Human Rights Committee Child Rights Unit and an independent member of the ACPO child protection executive board. He delivers training to judges and other professionals in relation to crimes involving indecent photographs of children. He was made an OBE in 2011 for services to children and young people.
Additionally, he specialises in proceedings relating to the actions and accountability of police forces and police officers, including defending charges of manslaughter, corruption, attempts to pervert the course of justice, and misconduct in public office. He also has extensive associated experience advising and representing police officers at public inquiries; inquests; IPCC supervised investigations; internal disciplinary proceedings and associated judicial review proceedings. He is Counsel to the Inquest in relation to the death of Alexander Litvinenko, and coauthor of Police Misconduct, Complaints, and Public Regulation, OUP, 2009."
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/sites/default/files/the_davies_review.pdf
10 January 2012
Hugh Davies recognised in New Year Honours List
"We offer our warm congratulations to Hugh Davies who, in his capacity as Legal Adviser to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), has been awarded an OBE for services to Children and Young People."
http://3rblaw.com/news/14446/hugh-davies-recognised-in-new-year-honours-list
Weak [sic] UK laws put children at risk of sexual abuse, warns ACPO report
"The United Kingdom’s law and extra-jurisdictional policing arrangements are putting vulnerable children at high risk [sic] of sexual abuse, by their failure [sic] either to prevent British sex offenders from travelling or to prosecute them when they commit offences abroad, according to a new report commissioned by the Association of Chief Police Officers released today."
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/media/weak-uk-laws-put-children-risk-sexual-abuse-warns-acpo-report
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Civil Prevention Orders: Sexual Offences Act 2003
ACPO COMMISSIONED REVIEW OF THE EXISTING STATUTORY SCHEME AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORM
V0.6 MAY 2013
ACPO Lead: Peter Davies [CEOP]
Lead author: Hugh Davies OBE QC [Anyone in the CPI/Police who will pay]
Co-authors: Christine Beddoe [ECPAT]; Stephanie McCourt [CEOP]; Janet McIntrye [CEOP/BFNI]; DCI John Geden [CEOP]; DC Alan Morgan [MPS PPU]
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/sites/default/files/the_davies_review.pdf
*****
HUGH DAVIES OBE QC
"Criminal law; police regulation; inquests; associated public law
Extensive experience of serious crime, including leading multi-handed prosecutions involving serious organized crime on behalf of the National Crime Squad (now SOCA/NCA); the National Hi Tech Crime Unit; and so-called “cybercrime” cases investigated by the Police Central eCrime Unit (PCeU). Particular expertise in prosecuting offences involving child exploitation, either involving the internet, or by way of extra-jurisdictional contact offending against children."
"Co-author CBA submission to Home Office consultation in relation to criminalising possession of extreme pornography [2006]
Legal advisor to the Children’s Charities Coalition for Internet Safety (CHIS) [2005 - ]
Chair of ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) inter-agency legal advisory panel on internet and international crimes against children [2008 - ]
Member of the ACPO Combating Child Abuse on the Internet (CCAI) committee and travelling sex offenders working group [2007 - ]
Member of the new ACPO child protection executive board and plenary boards (multi-disciplinary expert boards directed at all aspects of the policing of crimes against children, nationally and extra-territorially)
Head of the Bar Human Rights Committee Child Rights Unit [2009 - ] (directed at initiatives to address international child exploitation, and involving projects with local jurisdiction NGOs, police forces, Government, and prosecutors."
http://3rblaw.com/barristers/hugh-davies
Hugh Davies, OBE QC
"An independent [sic] member of the national ACPO child-protection working group, with a documented interest in preventing the international exploitation of children, he was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to children and young people."
http://litvinenkoinquest.org/inquest-team
Hugh Davies OBE QC
"1990 Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn. Tenant at 3 Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London.
27 March 2013 Queen’s Counsel
Hugh Davies has extensive experience of conducting proceedings involving allegations of serious and organized crime, including leading prosecutions on behalf of the National Crime Squad and the National Hi Tech Crime Unit (now SOCA). This has included prosecuting offences involving child exploitation, either involving the internet, or by way of extra-jurisdictional contact offending against children. He is head of the Bar Human Rights Committee Child Rights Unit and an independent member of the ACPO child protection executive board. He delivers training to judges and other professionals in relation to crimes involving indecent photographs of children. He was made an OBE in 2011 for services to children and young people.
Additionally, he specialises in proceedings relating to the actions and accountability of police forces and police officers, including defending charges of manslaughter, corruption, attempts to pervert the course of justice, and misconduct in public office. He also has extensive associated experience advising and representing police officers at public inquiries; inquests; IPCC supervised investigations; internal disciplinary proceedings and associated judicial review proceedings. He is Counsel to the Inquest in relation to the death of Alexander Litvinenko, and coauthor of Police Misconduct, Complaints, and Public Regulation, OUP, 2009."
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/sites/default/files/the_davies_review.pdf
10 January 2012
Hugh Davies recognised in New Year Honours List
"We offer our warm congratulations to Hugh Davies who, in his capacity as Legal Adviser to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), has been awarded an OBE for services to Children and Young People."
http://3rblaw.com/news/14446/hugh-davies-recognised-in-new-year-honours-list
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