Research examining ethnic and cultural differences among individuals who commit sex offenses remains limited. Specifically, literature focusing on sex offenses committed by Latinos is scarce. Using archival data from a large sample of individuals who committed sex offenses, this study explored differences between Latino, White, and African American individuals related to their characteristics, the offenses, and the victims. Latinos in the sample were more likely to have a lower educational level, and to be living with the victim, than either their White or African American counterparts. To further understand the influence of cultural background, the study also examined differences within the Latino group based on their country of origin. Within the Latino sample, differences emerged in their educational level, criminal background, and psychiatric history. These findings are discussed as they pertain to future research and current practices related to the management and treatment of Latinos who commit sexual offenses.

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犯性罪行的拉丁美洲人是否与众不同？对特征和犯罪模式的详细检查。

研究性犯罪个体之间种族和文化差异的研究仍然有限。具体而言，针对拉美裔犯下的性犯罪的文献很少。本研究使用来自大量实施性犯罪的个人样本的档案数据，研究了拉丁裔，白人和非裔美国人之间在性别，犯罪和受害者方面的差异。与白人或非裔美国人相比，样本中的拉丁美洲人更有可能受教育程度较低，并且与受害者生活在一起。为了进一步了解文化背景的影响，该研究还根据原籍国检查了拉丁裔群体内部的差异。在拉丁裔样本中，他们的学历，犯罪背景，和精神病史。将讨论这些发现，因为它们与从事性犯罪的拉丁美洲人的管理和治疗有关的未来研究和当前实践有关。