Londt, MGantana, Hedren Juliana2015-02-042024-11-072015-02-042024-11-072014https://hdl.handle.net/10566/18812Magister Artium (Social Work) - MA(SW)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.OffendersSex offendersSexRecidivismTreatmentDynamic factorsStatic factorsThesisUniversity of the Western Cape