Female Sex Offender Characteristics
| Characteristic | Female Offenders (N = 532) |
|---|---|
| Age at earliest offense(s) leading to first conviction, median (interquartile range) | 28.5 (23.0–35.0) |
| Race, n (%) | |
| White | 471 (88.7) |
| Black | 57 (10.7) |
| Other | 3 (0.6) |
| Tier,a n (%) | |
| I | 54 (10.2) |
| II | 37 (7.0) |
| III | 441 (82.9) |
| Counts, n (%) | |
| One | 332 (60.5) |
| Multiple | 210 (39.5) |
| Offender category, n (%) | |
| Pornography only | 26 (5.0) |
| Contact only | 469 (89.5) |
| Contact and Pornography (mixed offenders) | 10 (1.9) |
| Prostitution only | 9 (1.7) |
| Trafficking only | 9 (1.7) |
↵a Sex offenders are classified according to a three-tier system depending on their offenses, as detailed in Missouri Statute 589.414. As of August 28, 2018, Tier I offenders are required to register for 15 years, Tier II offenders for 25 years and Tier III offenders for their lifetime.