Case report : autism spectrum disorder symptomology and child pornography

Allely, CS ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-9505 2020, 'Case report : autism spectrum disorder symptomology and child pornography' , Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 11 (3) , pp. 171-189.

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Abstract

Purpose: Allely and Dubin (2018) and Allely et al. (2019) have emphasised that there are a range of innate vulnerabilities in many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are charged with the viewing of indecent images of children (IIOC). Currently, the association between ASD and the viewing of IIOC is poorly recognised and understood both by the general public and clinical and legal professionals.
Design/methodology/approach: This is a detailed case study exploring the contributory role of ASD symptomology in the viewing of IIOC. In this case study, the experience of the criminal justice system is also explored.
Findings: It is hoped that this case study will provide insight into and understanding of the association and raise awareness of the need to consider this at all stages of the criminal justice system, including in sentencing decisions. It will also more effectively inform the development of appropriate preventative strategies and timely interventions.
Originality/value: To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first detailed case study which explores the contributory role of ASD symptomology in the viewing of IIOC in the academic peer-reviewed literature.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Originally titled "Case report : exploring the contributory role of Autism Spectrum Disorder symptomology to the viewing of Indecent Images of Children (IIOC) and the experience of the criminal justice system"
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Health Sciences Research
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	2050-8824
Related URLs:	Publication
Depositing User:	CS Allely
Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2020 13:39
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2021 12:24
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/56792

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