FACTORS OF OFFENCES RELATED TO SEXUALITY: A CASE STUDY OF MALE PRISONERS IN PHETCHABUN PROVINCIAL PRISON

Abstract

This research aims (1) to study the reasons for sexual offenses of elderly prisoners, (2) to study pattern and behaviors in sexual offenses of elderly prisoners and (3) to find ways of prevention and solve problems of sexual offenses among elderly prisoners. This study is a qualitative study collecting data from the target population consisting of elderly prisoners in the Phetchabun Provincial Prison. A total of 10 cases were examined. Data were analyzed from document collection and interviews using inductive data analysis in the form of interpretation, with descriptive analysis of the obtained data.

The results of the study found that 1) The cause or motivation for sexual misconduct by elderly prisoners is due to the closeness between the prisoner and the victim the most, coupled with the prisoner drinking alcohol before committing the crime. Most elderly prisoners have repressed personalities and like to be alone. 2) The behavioral pattern of sexual misconduct by elderly male prisoners mostly occurs when the victim is alone and the perpetrator has the opportunity to be close to the victim. There are 2 types of incidents: incidents that occur by accident and from the preparation of the prisoner by using money and objects to lure. 3) Suggestions for prevention and problem solving are: Do not let elderly men be near children and women who are intellectually disabled to prevent crime. They should not be involved with drugs or alcoholic beverages because drinking alcohol affects self-control. There should be additional legal measures to punish sexual offenders more severely. Strengthen the family institution. Promote the role of religious institutions. Provide knowledge on self-protection from sexual crimes to children and youth.