The Juvenile Sex Offender

1. The Juvenile Sex Offender By Evelyn Stone, RN., BSN., M.Ed. Legal Nurse Consultant

2. Sexual Behavior: Why: Sexual Abuse How to Recognize: a. touching another’s private parts against their will with their hands, objects, or one’s own genitals b. exposing self to another person without consent c. exposing self to a much younger child

3. Scope of the Problem • Widespread • 250,000 – 300,000 cases a year • Juveniles account for 1/5 of all rapes in US • Juveniles commit i/2 of all cases of child molestation each year (CSOM,1999)

4. Juvenile Sex Offenses • From NC legal standpoint these offenses are not sexual abuse even if they are committed by another child. • Sexual abuse of children can only be committed by caretaking adults – parents, foster parents etc. [NCGS 7B-1-1(d)]

5. Definition: • Any Child who has a problem with sexual Behavior • Sexual aggression regardless of his or her involvement with the law

6. Who is The Offender • 11 years at the time of commission • First Degree rape • Second Degree rape • First Degree Sexual Offense • Second Degree Sexual Offense • Attempted Rape/Sexual Offense

7. Who is The Sex Offender (continued) • The Attempt • Sexually violent offense • Conspiracy • Solicitation of another to commit any of the preceding offenses • Aiding & Abetting of any of these offenses

8. Sexually Violent Offense a. Incest between near relatives b. Sexual Exploitation of a Minor c. Promoting Prostitution of a minor d. Taking indecent Liberties with a minor e. Solicitation of a child by computer to commit an Unlawful Sex Act f. Subjecting or Maintaining a person for Sexual Servitude

9. Behavior that Qualify as Sexual Abuse a. Forcing another person to watch one masturbate b.. Repeated acts of “peeping” tom c. Forcing another person to look at pornography d. Showing pornography to a much younger child e. Taking pornographic pictures of a child f. Touching another’s private parts against their will

10. Behaviors that Warrant Attention • Sexualized language • Public masturbation • Injuring the genitals of another by kicking or hitting with an object • Kissing someone without consent • Kissing a much younger child • Cybersex • Kiddie porn

11. Behavior Warranting Attention • Use of pornography at an age before puberty • Early consensual sexual activity • Bragging about sex • Calling sex talk numbers • Close friendly relationships with much younger children

12. Behavior Warranting Attention (continued) • Lack of friendship with peers • Frequent lying and deceitfulness • Physical abuse of others • Knowledge of sexuality unexpected of one’s age

13. Theories of Causes • Learning theory • Exposure to sexuality • Sexual victimization • Exposure to sexual pornography • Substance abuse • School problems • Family problems • Varies from one individual to another

14. Traits of Offenders • Most are male • Every socioeconomic group, race ethnic, religious, and cultural group • 40%-80% have been abused • 20%-50% physically abused (CSOM,1999) • Dysfunctional family • Impulse control difficulty • Learning disabilities • Psychiatric disorder

15. Treatment • Relapse prevention • Empathy training • Anger management • Social skills training • Interpersonal skills training • Cognitive restructuring • Assertiveness training • Journaling • Sex education

16. Registered Sex Offender • Prohibited from: • care or supervision of minors – schools, children’s museum, child care centers, nurseries playgrounds • Within 300 feet of any location intended for the use of minors – located in malls, shopping centers or other areas open to the general public

17. Services • Continuing education • Certified Nurse Assistant • Med Aide *** (NCBON) • Medication transcription, medication administration & documentation • Mental health hab tech • Seizure management • Blood borne pathogens • Care of the behaviorally impaired

18. Services • Developmental Disabilities • Mental Illness • Schizoaffective Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Schizophrenia • PTSD • Culture Diversity

19. Services (continued) • Client’s Rights Client Abuse • Policy Manuals Conultation • Incidents • Becoming a “Q” and Forms • Client Admission • Diabetes • Administering Insulin (skills check off)

20. Conclusion • Be attentive to all behaviors that may be suspicious • Early intervention is prudent • Seek help immediately • Prevention of abuse is very important

21. Conclusion • Remember if client us registered, there are places he/she is prohibited from going

22. Contact Instructor Evelyn Stone, RN., BSN., M.Ed. www.qprofessionalmentalhealthservice.com Email: stn_vlyn@yahoo.com (919) 266-7050 phone (919) 266-7052 fax