Linsey Belisle's Research on Female Offenders
Linsey Belisle, assistant professor of criminal justice, published a journal article titled Exploring the Impact of Victimization and Mental Health on Sexual Recidivism Among Women Who Have Sexually Offended.
Her research, in collaboration with Texas researchers, found that victimization increases recidivism among female offenders, both directly and indirectly through mental health.
The study highlights the need for trauma-informed, gender-responsive approaches for women who have sexually offended, a group often facing punitive responses and high rates of trauma.
Victimization directly and indirectly increases recidivism among female offenders.
Author's summary: Research on female offenders emphasizes need for trauma-informed approaches.
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