Deck 6: Sex Crimes

Question 1

Sexual assault is:

A) forced sexual contact committed by a man against a woman
B) the viewing of pornographic material
C) child abuse (including physical, emotional, and neglect)
D) any sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The Jacob Wetterling Act resulted in __________, the purpose of which is to ____________.

A) sex offender registration; provide police with information as to the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders
B) sex offender notification; provide police with information as to the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders
C) sexually violent predator statutes; provide the community with details about known sex offenders
D) sex offender registration; provide the community with details about known sex offenders

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The rape and murder of Megan Kanka ultimately resulted in:

A) Megan's Law
B) the death penalty for sex offenders
C) community notification
D) both a and c

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Each of the following is considered a non-contact sexual offense except:

A) production of child pornography
B) criminal sexual contact
C) luring or enticing a minor
D) lewdness (lewd and lascivious behavior)

Question 5

Who can be a sex offender?

A) any heterosexual man or woman
B) any adult
C) anyone
D) any adult male

Question 6

Discuss how the early (federal) definition of rape characterized this crime and the importance of the more modern conceptualization.

Question 7

Define rape by fraud, deception or impersonation. Provide an example.

Question 8

Briefly describe the five motives for rape (per Knight and Prentky).

Question 9

What is the difference between an extra-familial and an intra-familial child molester? Explain how their motives differ.

Question 10

Briefly discuss the subtypes of child molesters and their associated characteristics.

Question 11

Briefly discuss risk, needs, and responsivity as targets for motivating change in offenders.

Question 12

Discuss the evolution of sexual offense laws. Highlight the significance of each of the following pieces of legislation: The Jacob Wetterling Act, Megan's Law, The Pam Lychner Act, and SVP Statutes.

Question 13

Explain the concepts of rape myths and rape culture. Discuss their relevance to the Steubenville case.

Question 14

Discuss the four typologies of rapists and describe the differences among them.

Question 15

Discuss the steps in the offense chain / sexual offense pattern.

Question 16

Define static, dynamic, and risk management variables and explain their relevance to an offender's risk level.