PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENDERS

: Personality is a set of psychological traits and mechanisms of each individual that are organized and relatively permanent which influence the interactions and adaptations of the individual to the intrapsychic, physical and social environment. Each individual has a unique personality. Regardless of personal experiences, biological (genetic) heritage, each person acts differently, behaves differently and possesses a different set of values and attitudes, social, cultural, religious and personal beliefs. The personality of violent individuals, including perpetrators of sexual violence, is fundamentally different from the modal personality type of society in general. It is the result of a combination of different factors, including biological heritage, culture, environment, as well as shared and unique experiences. Because of this unique combination, a violent offender will commit crimes that result from his or her existing pathological conditions. The aim of the research is to systematize the current knowledge and understanding about the psychological profile of the perpetrators of sexual violence, the characteristics of sexual offenders, the lack of empathy, the relationship between emotional attachment and the committing sexual assault (attachment patterns), psychological problems, personality disorders and typology of offenders. The research is based on modern scientific-theoretical knowledge in psychology and other related sciences-scientific disciplines and modern methodological and subject scientific researches on the subject. Research to date confirms the understanding that sexual delinquency is more related to personality factors than to acute mental illness or organic brain disease. The link between rape and a variety of psychological and personal problems has been confirmed in many studies, particularly with regard to men who abuse children. Many studies show that men who sexually abuse children are socially and emotionally immature, have poor social skills, low self-esteem, difficulties in intimate relationships, poor control of impulses, and more signs of psychotic thinking. Personality disorders of child sexual offenders show significantly greater personality disorders of cluster A and cluster B, as well as antisocial personality disorders. Attachment patterns established at an early age in the child-primary caregiver (mother) relationship affect emotional regulation, social relationships, and social competence. Studies have shown that quality of attachment is associated with achievement levels and behavioral problems during childhood and adolescence, as well as in adulthood, and that low, insecure, disorganized attachment is associated with a higher likelihood of delinquent / violent behavior. A deeper understanding of the characteristics most commonly associated with perpetrators of sexual assault is important for a more complete understanding of the etiology of sexual assault and for identifying possible intervention and prevention methods.