Criminal profiling applied to the investigation of offences associated with sexual delinquency in Cuba. Perspectives from a criminological approach

Abstract

Sexual violence is the dark mixture of sex, violence and aggressiveness; it is the basis of sexual delinquency, manifested in illegitimate behavior that goes against socially accepted norms and violates the right of each person to freely choose how to express their sexuality and to maintain relationships of this type in a healthy and voluntary manner according to their preferences. Currently, it constitutes one of the manifestations of the criminal phenomenon that generates the greatest concern and insecurity among citizens. Given the multiplicity of factors underlying it, the variable characteristics of the sexual offenders, and the fact that these acts generally occur alone, their investigation can become extremely complex. Therefore, the implementation of techniques that contribute to their solution is required. In this scenario, criminal profiling is a very useful tool for any investigative process. Considering the high incidence of sexual delinquency in Cuba, the limitations of the traditional mechanisms of investigation that difficult the clarification of these offences, and the fact that criminal profiling is not used as an auxiliary technique in the investigation, the present report is aimed at establishing the criteria on which the actions of the profiler should be implemented in order to contribute to the investigation of the facts associated with sexual delinquency in the country; on the basis of the theorico-criminological elements that frame the criminal behavior associated with sexual violence and its approach from the perspective of criminal profiling; and the proposal of the guidelines on which the work of the profiler should be based.