A meta-analytic study (Jespersen et al., 2009)that reviewed 17 studies confirmed that sex offenders, relative to non-sex offenders:

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Studies have shown that sex offenders are more likely to have a history of sexual abuse compared to non-sex offenders. This finding suggests a potential link between experiencing sexual abuse and later perpetrating such acts, although the relationship is complex and does not imply a direct cause-and-effect scenario.

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