RE: sexual orientation influence on perpetration rates

["Ron Kokish" <ron@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Brieling of NIMH recently posted interesting information about this to
the ATSA discussion list.  You can contact Jim at:

jbreilin@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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                           Ron Kokish
    Center for Human Services at UC Davis, University Extension
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Subject: sexual orientation influence on perpetration rates



Is there evidence regarding the effect (if any) of sexual orientation on
rates of perpetration of sexual offenses against children?  In other words,
is there evidence that children are at any different risk of being sexually
abused by homosexual persons than by heterosexual persons?  It seems like I
have read there is none, but I cannot find the source.  Thanks!

Mark L. Ells
UNL's Center on Children, Families and the Law
121 South 13th Street
Suite 302
Lincoln, NE 68588-0227
402 472 8716