Are adults convicted of child sex offenses more likely to reoffend than people convicted of other crimes?

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NO. Contrary to what most people think, crime statistics show that adults convicted of child sex offenses are much less likely to re-offend than those convicted of any other major crime. Even without treatment, recidivism rates for those convicted of sexually abusing a child are estimated to be about 15-20%. With treatment, many studies show an additional reduction in recidivism by as much as a 33% to as low as 12%.