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Challenging misconceptions about sexual offending : creating an evidence-based resource for Police and legal practitioners Australian Institute of Family Studies and Victoria Police

Contributor(s): Australian Institute of Family Studies | Victoria Police.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Melbourne, Vic. : Australian Institute of Family Studies, Victoria Police, 2017Description: electronic document (4 pages) ; PDF file.Subject(s): SEXUAL VIOLENCE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | POLICE | SEX OFFENDERS | RAPE | VICTIMS | AUSTRALIAOnline resources: Click here to access online Summary: This resource was produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies on behalf of Victoria Police. Using evidence from the psychological and criminological literature, it addresses some of the common myths and misconceptions about sexual offending, including adult rape and sexual offences as well as child sexual abuse. It provides clear information on what should be considered a misconception, as well as what is considered 'typical' and 'common' behaviour in both offenders and victims. (From the website). Record #5613
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This resource was produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies on behalf of Victoria Police. Using evidence from the psychological and criminological literature, it addresses some of the common myths and misconceptions about sexual offending, including adult rape and sexual offences as well as child sexual abuse. It provides clear information on what should be considered a misconception, as well as what is considered 'typical' and 'common' behaviour in both offenders and victims. (From the website). Record #5613