An exploration of the factors that contribute to recidivism in incarcerated sexual offenders
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Date
2014
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the factors that contribute to recidivism with incarcerated sexual offenders. A qualitative research approach was used and ten incarcerated recidivist sexual offenders in the prisons were selected through purposive sampling. The researcher used semi-structured interview guides and a voice recorder to conduct as data collection tools during the interviews with the participants. The information gathered was transcribed, translated and analyzed using interpretive analysis.
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Magister Artium (Social Work) - MA(SW)
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Offenders, Sex offenders, Sex, Recidivism, Treatment, Dynamic factors, Static factors