Abstract
The literature suggests that sexual offenders are a heterogeneous group and differ in regards to risk factors for sexually reoffending. This study aimed to add to the growing body of literature on sexual recidivism risk factors for child molesters and non-contact sexual offenders all over the age of 50 and investigate the relationship between type of offender, education level, relationship status, age at first legal offense, age at first sexual offense, age at second sexual offense, deviant sexual arousal, and deviant sexual interest. Significant differences were only found for education level; however, this study provided evidence that a large percentage of both child molesters and non-contact sexual offenders continue to exhibit deviant sexual arousal and deviant sexual interest past the age of 50. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed.