Paraphilias

A lot of people want to blame the parents of the offenders, asking “what did you turn your child into?” 36% of serial killers were physically abused, 26% were sexually abused, and 50% were psychologically abused (Mitchell and Aamodt 45). Many people have logically come to the conclusion that just because someone is abused, it does not mean that they will become a serial killer; or even a murderer; which is true. In the general population (people who have never committed murder) only 6% are…

You are walking alone in an alley when you see a strange figure at the corner of your eye. You walk faster out of fear, but so does the figure. Sweat drips down the side of your cheek and as soon as you think you are safe, he shoves a knife in your back. Why did a stranger attempt to commit this act of murder you ask? The truth is all in their minds. Most individuals have common knowledge of murderers taken in from television shows such as criminal minds or CSI, but what many people do no not…

love with instantly. In order to stay closer to Lolita, Humbert goes to any length, including marrying Lolita’s mother, Charlotte. Humbert Humbert is a European man who moved to America, and is attracted to minors. In American culture, certain paraphilias are considered extremely taboo, with pedophilia being the most hated of them all. However, in Lolita, Humbert Humbert convinces us that there is no pedophilia but love. One is placed in the mind of Humbert, and takes advantage of this by…

It is the purpose of this paper to educate readers about Sexual Offenders. The paper will provide an overview of: the definition, two types of assessment, special offenders, and registration and residency laws. This paper was created through the adaptation of different psychological journals and original works. “A sex offender is a person who has committed a sex offense, legally defined. Sex offending is a broader term, referring to a general “psycholegal” domain” (Richard I. Lanyon, 2001, pg.…

During the previous years, civil commitment pertaining to high-risk sex offenders has been a question of concern. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Kansas v. Hendricks (1997), the civil commitment (correspondingly referred to as civil management) of dangerous sex offenders after their criminal punishment developed into all-purpose implemented proposal in the United States. The current study within the article, Predictors of the sex offender civil commitment trial outcomes in New York,…

In a recently published essay in the New Yorker Magazine, famed author Junot Díaz described his experience of being sexually abused as a child. The aftermath of his childhood rape by someone close to his family lead to a promiscuous life, with troubled relationships, chronic depression, sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation (Díaz, 2018). Yes, he is a world-known figure, nevertheless, Junot Díaz is not immune to the terrible consequences of child sexual abuse (CSA). According to the child…

Once Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested it was clear he certainly was not a normal case but did that mean he was insane? When Jeffrey Dahmer made an insanity plea the defense had the fear that he may eventually get released from the psychiatric facility. Whereas if they were to convict him he would get life in prison with no chance of parole. Jeffrey also posed a threat to society specifically the ones who fit his profile of potential victims and potential victims family members. It frightened many…

cruelty is something I had never heard of until recently. It is called crush videos or a crush fetish. It doesn’t sound too bad until you read what it actually is and then your head will explode. The Wikipedia (2016) definition is, “A fetish and paraphilia in which one is sexually aroused when someone crushes object, food, and sometimes small animals with their body, usually under their foot, or when crushed oneself.” If you thought sexual deviance was bad, this is off the chart. Now, this isn’t…

Pedophiles are a largely present danger to many children in society today. Many of the victims of child molestation and their parents had no idea they were a target. This problem is troubling, especially because most of these victims were targeted by someone they know. This uncertainty of knowing who will be victimized leads many, especially parents, to the question of who do pedophiles choose to attack and how do they gain the opportunity? As defined by the American…

when he experienced sadistic acts of brutality. When he was beaten, it caused him to have an erection which he was tormented for. At the age of 12, he started being involved in homosexual relationships. In his younger years he was introduced to paraphilia, he started drinking urine and even ate feces. He spent most of his weekends in public baths watching boys undress. At the age of 20 he moved to New York City and became a male prostitute. He also began to rape young boys at this time. He was…