Moving from defense to offense: The development of an adolescent female sex offender

Abstract

The development of a 14‐year‐old female from defending herself from sexual crimes to committing such a crime is presented in case‐report form. Her individual history, family dynamics, and transgenerational patterns are explored. A review of the current literature is utilized to understand why some abused persons become abusers. Key words: Sex offending behaviorrapefemale sex offendersibling incestsexual abuseadolescence