Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: Crossover Between Domestic Violence and Sex Offending Behaviors

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: Crossover Between Domestic Violence and Sex Offending Behaviors

Identifying offenders who crossover the spectrum of violent behaviors can be challenging, especially with cases of domestic and sexual violence. Are domestic violence offenders also sexual abusers to their partners? Do sex offenders use power and control within their intimate relationships? How can professionals at each stage of the Criminal Justice System identify such crossover behaviors? This presentation will review the risk and needs associated with both populations while focusing on a victim safety approach.