Citation

Baumbach J. Sex. Abuse 2002; 14(4): 313-327.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Prenatal alcohol exposure can seriously harm the fetus, resulting in a wide range of physical and central nervous system abnormalities. A follow-up study of persons prenatally exposed to alcohol found that 49% of adolescents and adults had repeatedly displayed inappropriate sexual behavior. While these persons are likely to present to sexual offender treatment programs, they are unlikely to be recognized as neurologically impaired because the sequelae of prenatal alcohol exposure are seldom accurately identified by clinicians. Persistent impairments in response inhibition, memory, and executive functions are common, requiring adaptations to standard sexual offender assessment and treatment. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by Springer)

Prenatal Substance Use Exposure
Substance Use Effects
Alcohol Use Effects
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Long-Term Effects
Follow-Up Studies
Sexual Assault Causes
Sexual Assault Offender
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Juvenile Treatment
Adult Treatment
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Offender Treatment
Sexual Assault Treatment
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