Vice cases rarely leave our society unmoved. Not especially when minors are victimized.
To meet public outrage, severe penalties are often imposed on perpetrators of such sexual crimes.
Zware straffen op zedenfeiten?
But do these harsh penalties automatically make our society safer?
To answer this question in a nuanced way, the following scientific knowledge is crucial ;
A pedophile is an adult who is sexually attracted to children who do not yet exhibit secondary sexual characteristics (lowering of the voice, hair growth, breast development, etc.). This often refers to children under the age of 13.
Pedophilia is not a "genetic disease." It is a disorder in which several factors play a complex role. Thus, there is no single cause for having a paraphilic disorder.
In fact, the course of our sexual development depends on several biological, (neuro)psychological, social, cultural and situational factors.
Het is de wisselwerking tussen mens en omgeving die uiteindelijk bepaalt hoe seksualiteit wordt beleefd en welke betekenis hieraan wordt gegeven. De opvoeding en het gezin zijn hierin twee bepalende factoren. Daarnaast hebben ook de eerste seksuele ervaringen en sociale vaardigheden een belangrijke invloed.
Throughout sexual development, both the perception and meaning of sexuality are adjusted based on the experiences gained. Sexual development may proceed normally and healthily as a result of positive experiences and factors. In contrast, unpleasant experiences, unfavorable combinations of factors, and inadequate support and coping can lead to deviant sexual feelings and behaviors.
Strafwetboek pedofilie definitie
Pedofilie als seksuele voorkeur is niet strafbaar, het verrichten van pedoseksuele handelingen is daarentegen wel strafbaar gesteld in ons Strafwetboek.
Since the question of the underlying causes of these criminal acts is particularly complex, the question of appropriate punishment concerns all the more a complex issue.
In the past, retribution as a punitive goal was central to determining punishment. The focus was mainly on the past without considering the impact of the punishment imposed on the future.
It should be noted that while imposing a "bare" prison sentence removes the sex offender from society for a period of time, it does so without addressing the underlying problem, making the likelihood of relapse very real.
Today, punitive goals such as restoration, relief and rehabilitation permeate our criminal sanction law.
An optimal punishment is one that meets all of society's aspirations: one that is perceived as fair by the victim and his entourage, but that is also sufficiently individualized and takes into account the personality and psychological background of the offender.
The ultimate endeavor is to minimize the risk of recidivism.
Several scientific studies have shown that long "bare bones" prison sentences just increase the likelihood of relapse and are consequently counterproductive to the security of our society.
In contrast, following adequate treatment does bring about a positive effect on the risk of recidivism.
Gespecialiseerde advocaat pedofilie en kinderporno
When dealing with a vice case, we will always have this in mind. As specialists in the matter, we know which specialized agencies to contact in order to start a treatment program that can be presented in court at a later stage and taken into account when determining the punishment.
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May 27, 2020
