Female sex offenders serving sentences in intensive probation in Chile

Authors

Katherine Alvear Parra Universidad Diego Portales https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5076-0991

No. 24 (2025): Diciembre

https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7473.2025.82621

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Abstract

Partial results are presented from a exploratory-descriptive study aimed at characterizing the sociodemographic and criminological variables of women convicted in Chile for sexual offenses. Specifically, this article describes the cases of women serving sentences on intensive probation as of March 31, 2023. The results show that, of the total of 29 cases, the majority are Chilean, report heterosexual relationships, are single mothers, have completed secondary education, and are employed in informal and unskilled jobs. The predominant women are those with a sentence of more than four years for sexual abuse offenses, who committed the offense alone, and whose victim was a family member. Gender constructions, mandates, and biases that impact the administration of justice, as well as criminal sanctioning processes and criminological evaluation, are made visible.

Keywords:

female sex offenders , sexual violence , sexual abuse , gender bias , probation

Author Biography

Katherine Alvear Parra, Universidad Diego Portales

Psicóloga USACH, Magíster en Género y Cultura Universidad de Chile, Encargada de Género Gendarmería de Chile. Profesora Adjunta Asociada Universidad Diego Portales

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How to Cite

Alvear Parra, K. . (2025). Female sex offenders serving sentences in intensive probation in Chile. Revista Punto Género, (24), pp. 402–428. https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7473.2025.82621

Revista Punto Género
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Universidad de Chile

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