Characteristics of Genealogical Representations of Perpetrators of Sexual Violence.

Apparent Characteristics of Genealogical Representations of Perpetrators of Sexual Violence.

Two French studies report that 25% of sexual abuse occurs in intrafamily sphere. To be victim of sexual abuse leads to cognitive troubles and redesign of psychological processes. Lot of studies report that offenders had been victims (30-97%). How psychological redesign is destroying genealogical representation and hinders the proper construction of family ties.

This study to study characteristics data about family, and how the patients see it, from medical records of a specific department for sexual offenders in University Hospital of Saint Etienne. Study is realized blind from criminal categories. Data are gathered with a standardized grid, to guarantee reproducibility of data collection.

The CARG-AVS study does not involve any additional examinations or consultations compared to usual practice. It consists of collecting information from patients' medical records.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients followed up in the sexual offender's department of University Hospital of Saint Etienne.
• Patients who did the nursing assessment at time of analysis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients in the preliminary follow up in the department
• Refusal to participate at this study