An exploration of child sexual abusers' cognitive distortions with special reference to the role of anger

Abstract

Abstract There is a substantial literature looking at the relationship between cognitive distortions and child sexual abuse. In the present study, using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, a description of the type of cognitive distortions reported by child sexual abusers both pre- and post-intervention, and the role of anger in sexual offences against children are discussed. The implications of this information for subsequent intervention programmes are explored.