Richard was born with mild cognitive impairment and lived in foster homes most of his life. At puberty, Richard developed a sexual interest in younger boys and was caught possessing child pornography when he was 12 years old. Richard is now 20 years old and recently committed a sexual assault against a 10-year-old boy he met in a park. Which of the following best explains Richard's route to offend?

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Richard was born with mild cognitive impairment and lived in foster homes most of his life. At puberty, Richard developed a sexual interest in younger boys and was caught possessing child pornography when he was 12 years old. Richard is now 20 years old and recently committed a sexual assault against a 10-year-old boy he met in a park. Which of the following best explains Richard's route to offend?

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Competitive disadvantage explains Richard's route to offend, as his cognitive impairment and background of instability may have placed him at a social and developmental disadvantage, potentially leading to inappropriate ways of seeking sexual gratification.

Richard Was Born with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Lived in Foster