Aggression and Violent Behavior 14 (2009)5-12

Aggression and Violent Behavior 14 (2009)5-12 Contents lints available at ScienceDirect Aggression and Violent Behavior S Examining the modus operandi of sexual offenders against children and its practical implications Benoit Leclerc a•*, Jean Proulx 6, Eric Beauregard • Schad of OiminoloRy and Criminal Justice. Griffith University. Brisbane. Qtreerulead. 4111. Australia b Schou( of Criminology. Uniwrsity of Monbral & Research Centre Philippe•Hnrl of Montreal. TO 903 bout llenri-Bouroswa est Montreal. Quebec. Canada JIIC Jill School of Criminology. Simon kin." University. 8886 Unitersift Drive. &unity. Minch Columba. Conalo USA IS6 ARTICLE INFO Article history: Received 14 March 2006 Received in revised form 26 July 2008 Accepted 30 July 2008 Availabk online 7 Anson 2008 Keywords: Child sexual abuse Sexual ofknding Mots operandi Treatment Situational creme prevention Contents ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to review the theoretical, empirical, and prac