The Sexual Recidivism Rates of Women Are Still Low: An Updated Meta‐Analysis
This review confirms previous findings that the sexual recidivism rate of women is very low. Their risk is so low that it is unlikely to be reduced by sexual crime specific treatment or public protection measures (e.g., registration and notification). Instead, gender-responsive interventions should focus on the women's risk for general criminal recidivism and strive to promote successful reintegration.
Authors
- Jeffrey C. Sandler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7846-9587)
- Franca Cortoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6911-7520)
- R. Karl Hanson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0920-884X)
Institutions
- Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene (US)
- Carleton University (CA)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cbm.70014
- Primary Topic
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- New York State Office of Mental Health