Dynamic factors that increase an offender's risk for sexual offending include which of the following?

Dynamic factors are those that can change over time and can influence an individual's behavior, including the risk of reoffending. Attitude favorable toward sexual offending refers to the beliefs, justifications, or rationalizations that an individual may hold which can contribute to their likelihood of committing such offenses. When an offender holds a belief system that minimizes the severity of sexual offending or views it as acceptable, they are demonstrating a dynamic factor that could increase their risk for future offenses. These attitudes can evolve or change based on circumstances and interventions, making them a significant focus for risk assessment and management strategies in forensic nursing and counseling.

In contrast, factors like age at the time of the offense, criminal history, and gender of the victims are often static or historical in nature. Age is fixed, and while a person's criminal history can change over time with additional offenses, it does not necessarily indicate behavioral change or current risk. The gender of the victims might provide some demographic context but does not influence the offender's risk profile in the same dynamic way as attitudes can. Therefore, focusing on attitudes that are favorable towards offending behaviors provides insight into the ongoing risk and opportunities for intervention to prevent future sexual offenses.