Publications

Thomsen, L., Ogilvie, J., Rynne, J.  (2023).  Adverse childhood experiences and psychosocial functioning problems for youths who sexually harm siblings. Journal of Sexual Aggression,  doi.10.1080/13552600.2023.2223234

Pammenter, A., Woodford, E., Harris, D. A. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences in Australian youth adjudicated for sexual offences and non-sexual violent offences. Child Abuse and Neglect, 129, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105678

Molnar,T., Rynne,J., Allard, T., McKillop, N. (2022). Ecosystemic and Situational Determinants in the Onset of Youth-Perpetrated Sexual Offending. Youth and Society 1-19. 
doi:10.1177/0044118X221079658

Molnar,T., McKillop, N., Allard, T., Rynne, J., Adams, D. (2021). Patterns of rearrest for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous youth who have sexually harmed. Journal of Sexual Aggression, doi: 10. 1080/13552600.2020.185894

Molnar, T., Allard, T., McKillop, N., Rynne, J. (2020). Reliability and Predictive Validity of the Juvenile Sex Offender Assessment Protocol-II in an Australian Context. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 1-20. doi: 10.1177/0306624X19900978

Adams, D., McKillop, N., Smallbone, S., McGrath, A. (2019). Developmental and Sexual Offense Onset Characteristics of Australian Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Male Youth Who Sexually Offend. Sexual Abuse 1-28. doi: 10.1177/1079063219871575

McKillop, N., Rayment-McHugh, S., Smallbone, S., Bromham, Z. (2018). Understanding and preventing the onset of child sexual abuse in adolescence and adulthood. Trends & Issues in crime and criminal justice, 554, 1-19.

McKillop, N., Brown, S., Johnson, I., Smallbone, S., Ogilvie, J. (2016). Can Systemic Interventions Designed to Reduce Reoffending by Youth also Reduce Their Victimization? Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 9, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40653-016-0123-y

Leach,C., Stewart, A., & Smallbone, S. (2016). Testing the sexually abused-sexual abuser hypothesis: A prospective longitudinal birth cohort. Child Abuse and Neglect, 51, 144-53. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.10.024

Rayment-McHugh, S., Adams, D., Wortley, R., & Tilley, N. (2015). 'Think Global Act Local': a place-based approach to sexual abuse prevention. Crime Science, 4(22), 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s40163‑015‑0035‑4

McKillop, N., Brown, S., Wortley, R., & Smallbone, S. (2015). How victim age affects the context and timing of child sexual abuse: Applying routine activities approach to the first sexual abuse incident. Crime Science, 4(17), 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s40163-015-0031-8

McKillop, N., Brown, S., Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R. (2015). Sexual offenders’ parental and adult attachments and preferences for therapists’ interpersonal qualities. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 22(2), 177-191.  doi: 10.1080/13552600.2015.1057243

Rayment-McHugh, S., Smallbone, S., & Tilley, N. (2015). Endemic sexual violence and abuse: Contexts and dispositions. International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 4(2), 111-124. doi: 10.5204/ijcjsd.v4i2.233

McKillop, N., Brown, S., Smallbone, S. & Pritchard, K. (2015). Similarities and differences in adolescence-onset versus adulthood-onset sexual abuse incidents. Child Abuse and Neglect, 46, 37-46. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.02.014

Cale, J., Smallbone, S., Rayment-McHugh, S. & Dowling, C. (2015). Offence trajectories, the unfolding of sexual and non-sexual criminal activity and sex offence characteristics of adolescent sex offenders. Sexual Abuse, 28(8), 791-812. doi: 10.1177/1079063215580968

Allard, T., Rayment-McHugh, S., Adams, D., Smallbone, S. & McKillop, N. (2015). Responding to youth sexual offending: A field-based practice model that ‘closes the gap’ on sexual recidivism among Indigenous and non-Indigenous males. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 22(1), 82-94. doi:10.1080/13552600.2014.1003107

Wortley, R. & Smallbone, S. (2014). A Criminal Careers Typology of Child Sexual Abusers. Sexual Abuse, 26(6), 569-585. doi: 10.1177/1079063213503689

McKillop, N., Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R. (2014). Predicting multiple victim versus single victim sexual abuse: an examination of distal factors and proximal factors associated with the first abuse incident. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 22(1), 52-65. doi: 10.1080/13552600.2014.971892

Tilley, N., Rayment-McHugh, S., Wardell, M., Smallbone, S., Smith, D., Allard, T., Wortley, R., Findlater, D., Stewart, A. & Homel, R. (2014). On being realistic about reducing the prevalence and impacts of youth sexual violence and abuse in two Australian Indigenous communities. Learning Communities: International Journal of Learning in Social Contexts - Special issue, 14, 6-27. Retrieved from Charles Darwin University.

Cale, J., Leclerc, B., & Smallbone, S. (2014). The sexual lives of sexual offenders: The link between childhood sexual victimization and non-criminal sexual lifestyles between types of offenders. Psychology, Crime and Law, 20(1), 37-60. doi: 10.1080/1068316X.2012.736510

Smallbone, S., Rayment-McHugh, S. & Smith, D. (2013). Youth sexual  offending: Context, good-enough lives, and engaging with the wider prevention agenda. International Journal of Behavioural Consultation and Therapy, 8(3-4), 49-54. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/ps/i.do?p=HRCA&u=griffith&id=GALE|A359615065&v=2.1&it=r&sid=summon&userGroup=griffith&authCount=1

Smallbone, S. & Rallings, M. (2013). Short-term predictive validity of the Static-99 for Australian indigenous and non-indigenous sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, 25(3), 302-16. doi: 10.1177/1079063212472937

Leclerc, B., Smallbone, S. & Wortley, R. (2013). Prevention nearby: An examination of the presence of a capable guardian, its related context and effect on the severity of child sexual abuse. Sexual Abuse, 27(2) 189-204. doi: 10.1177/1079063213504594

Smallbone, S., & Rayment-McHugh, S. (2013). Preventing youth sexual violence and abuse: Problems and solutions in the Australian context. Australian Psychologist, 48(1), 3-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2012.00071

McKillop, N., Smallbone, S., Wortley, R,. & Andjic, I. (2012). Offenders’ attachment and sexual abuse onset: A test of theoretical propositions. Sexual Abuse, 24(6), 591-610. doi: 10.1177/1079063212445571

Leclerc, B., Wortley, R. & Smallbone, S. (2011). Getting into the script of adult child sex offenders and mapping out situational prevention measures. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 48(2), 209-237. doi: 0.1177/0022427810391540

Harris, D., Knight, R., Smallbone, S., & Dennison, S. (2011). Postrelease specialization and versatility in sexual offenders referred for civil commitment. Sexual Abuse, 23(2), 243-259. doi: 10.1177/1079063210384276

Leclerc, B., Wortley, R. & Smallbone, S. (2011). Victim Resistance in Child Sexual Abuse: A Look Into the Efficacy of Self-Protection Strategies Based on the Offender's Experience. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(9), 1868-1883. doi: 10.1177/0886260510372941

Leclerc, B., Wortley, R. & Smallbone, S. (2010). An exploratory study of victim resistance in child sexual abuse: Offender modus operandi and victim characteristics. Sexual Abuse, 22(1), 25-41. doi: 10.1177/1079063209352093

Leclerc, B., Wortley, R. & Smallbone, S. (2010). Investigating mobility patterns for repetitive sexual contact in adult child sex offending. Journal of Criminal Justice, 38(4), 648-656. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.04.038

Nisbet, I., Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R. (2010). Developmental, individual and family characteristics of specialist, versatile, and short-duration adolescent sex offenders. Sexual Abuse in Australia and New Zealand, 2(2), 85-96. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/docview/869444503?OpenUrlRefId=info:xri/sid:summon

Smallbone, S., Crissman, B., & Rayment-McHugh, S. (2009). Improving therapeutic engagement with adolescent sexual offenders. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 27(6), 862-877. doi: 10.1002/bsl.905

Smallbone, S., Rayment-McHugh, S., Crissman, B., & Shumack, D. (2008). Treatment with youth who have committed sexual offences: Extending the reach of systemic interventions through collaborative partnerships. Clinical Psychologist, 12(3), 109-116. doi: 10.1080/13284200802520839

Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R. (2008). Criterion and predictive validity of the Static-99 for adult males convicted of sexual offences against children. Sexual Abuse in Australia and New Zealand, 1(1), 28-37. Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/documentSummary;dn=606496935477441;res=IELFSC

Eshuys, D., & Smallbone, S. (2006). Religious affiliations among adult sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, 18(3), 279- 288. doi: 10.1007/s11194-006-9020-5

Smallbone, S., & Ransley, J. (2005). Legal and psychological problems in the preventive incapacitation of sexual offenders. University of New South Wales Law Journal, 8(1), 299-305. Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=011197822939343;res=IELHSS

Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R.K. (2004). Onset, persistence and versatility of offending among adult males convicted of sexual offenses against children. Sexual Abuse, 16(4), 285-298. doi: 10.1023/B:SEBU.0000043324.12709.4f

Nisbet, I., Wilson, P., & Smallbone, S. (2004). A prospective longitudinal study of sexual recidivism among adolescent sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, 16(3), 223-234. doi: 10.1023/B:SEBU.0000029134.93758.c5

Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R.K. (2004). Criminal diversity and paraphilic interests among adult males convicted of sexual offenses against children. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 48(2), 175-188. doi: 10.1177/0306624X03258477

Dadds, M.R., Smallbone, S., Nisbet, I., & Dombrowski, J. (2003). Willingness, confidence, and knowledge to work with adolescent sex offenders: An evaluation of training workshops. Behaviour Change, 20(2), 117-123. doi: 10.1375/bech.20.2.117.24839

Smallbone, S., Wheaton, J., & Hourigan, D. (2003). Trait empathy and criminal versatility in sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, 15(1), 49-60. doi: 10.1023/A:1020615807663

Smallbone, S. & McCabe, B. (2003). Childhood attachment, childhood sexual abuse, and onset of masturbation among sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, 15(1), 1-9. doi: 10.1023/A:1020616722684

Smallbone, S. & Dadds, M.R. (2001). Further evidence for a relationship between attachment insecurity and coercive sexual behavior. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 16(1), 22-35. doi: 10.1177/088626001016001002

Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R.K. (2001). Child sexual abuse: Offender characteristics and modus operandi. Australian Institute of Criminology, 193, 1-6.

Smallbone, S. & Milne, L. (2000). Associations between trait anger and aggression used in the commission of sexual offenses. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 44(5), 606-617. doi: 10.1177/0306624X00445007

Smallbone, S. & Dadds, M.R. (2000). Attachment and coercive sexual behavior. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 12 (1), 3-15. doi: 10.1023/A:1009555619323

Smallbone, S. & Dadds, M.R. (1998). Childhood attachment and adult attachment in incarcerated adult male sex offenders. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 13(5), 555-573. doi: 10.1177/088626098013005001

Wortley, R., & Smallbone, S. (2012). Internet child pornography: Causes, investigation and prevention. New York: Praeger Publishing.

Smallbone, S., Marshall, W.L., & Wortley, R. (2008). Preventing child sexual abuse: Evidence, policy and practice. Cullompton, Devon: Willan Publishing.

Wortley, R., & Smallbone, S. (Eds.). (2006). Situational prevention of child sexual abuse. Monsey, NY: Criminal Justice Press.

Wortley, R., & Smallbone, S. (2006). Problem-oriented policing guide: Internet child pornography. Washington, DC: US Department of Justice.

Smallbone, S., & Rayment-McHugh, S. (2017). Sexual Crimes.  In. A. Sidebottom, & N. Tilley (Eds.) Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety (2nd Edition). UK: Routledge

Smallbone, S., & McKillop, N. (2016). 'Preventing child sexual abuse: A place based approach'. In M. Finnane & Y. Smaal (Eds.). The sexual abuse of children: Recognition and redress. Monash University Press.

Smallbone, S., & Cale, J. (2015). Situational Theories In T. Ward & A. Beech (Eds.). Theories of sex offending. New York: Wiley.

Smallbone, S. & McKillop, N. (2015). Evidence-informed approaches to preventing sexual violence and abuse. In P. D. Donnelly & C. L. Ward (Eds.). Oxford Textbook in Violence Prevention: Epidemiology, Evidence, and Policy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Smallbone, S. & McKillop, N. (2014). Psychological explanations. In H. Hayes & T. Prenzler (Eds.). Introduction to crime and justice, 4th Ed. Sydney: Pearson.

Smallbone, S., & Cale, J. (2014). An integrated life course developmental theory of sexual offending. In A. Blockland & P. Lussier (Eds.). Sex offenders: A criminal careers approach. New York: Wiley.

Wortley, R., & Smallbone, S. (2006). Applying Situational Principles to Sexual Offenses Against Children. In R.K. Wortley, & S.W. Smallbone (Eds.). Situational  prevention of child sexual abuse. Monsey, NY: Criminal Justice Press.

Smallbone, S. (2006). An attachment theoretical revision of Marshall and Barbaree’s (1990) Integrated Theory of the Etiology of Sexual Offending. In W.L. Marshall, Y.M. Fernandez, and L.E. Marshall (Eds.). Sexual offender treatment: Issues and controversies (pp. 93-107). Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.

Smallbone, S. (2006). Social and psychological factors in the development of delinquency and sexual deviance. In H.E. Barbaree, & W.L. Marshall (Eds.). The juvenile sex offender (2nd ed.) (pp. 105-127). New York: Guilford Press.

Smallbone, S. (2005). Attachment insecurity as a predisposing and precipitating factor for sexually offending behaviour by young people. In M.C. Calder (Ed.). Children and young people who sexually abuse: New theory, research and practice developments (pp. 6-18). London: Russell House.

Ogilvie, J., Thomsen, L., Barton, J., Harris, D. A., Rynne, J., & O’Leary, P. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences among youth who offend: Examining exposure to domestic and family violence for male youth who perpetrate sexual harm and violence (Research report, 13/2022). ANROWS.

Martjin, F.M., Leroux, E.J., Babchishin, K.M., & Seto, M.C. (2020).  A Meta-analysis Comparing Male Adolescents Who have Sexually Offended Against Intrafamilial Versus Extrafamilial Victims. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review.

Smallbone, S.W., Rayment-McHugh, S., & Smith, D.  (2013).  Preventing Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse in West Cairns and Aurukun: Establishing the scope, dimensions and dynamics of the problem. Brisbane: Griffith University.

Wortley, R., Smallbone, S., Powell, M., & Cassematis, P. (2014). Understanding and Managing the Occupational Health Impacts on Investigators of Internet Child Exploitation. Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University.

Smallbone, S. (2010). Evaluation of Queensland Corrective Services Sexual Offender Programs. Brisbane: Queensland Corrective Services.

Smallbone, S. (2009). A framework for the development, implementation and evaluation of sexual offender management and treatment programs in the Northern Territory. Darwin: Northern Territory Correctional Services.

Smallbone, S., Dennison, S., & Dombrowski, J. (2004). Evaluation of the Sex Offender Intervention Program. Brisbane: Queensland Department of Corrective Services.

Dennison, S., Smallbone, S., & Dombrowksi, J. (2004). Evaluation of the Community Sex Offender Program and Community Maintenance Program. Brisbane: Queensland Department of Corrective Services.

Smallbone, S., Dawe, S., & Howells, K. (2002). A Process and content evaluation of the Violence Intervention Program. Brisbane: Queensland Department of Corrective Services.

Smallbone, S., & Wortley, R. (2000). Child sexual abuse in Queensland: Offender characteristics and modus operandi (full report). Brisbane: Queensland Crime Commission.

Smallbone, S., Wortley, R., & Lancefield, K. (1999). Sexual offending by Aboriginal men in Queensland. Brisbane: Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance.

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