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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment and Management of Sex Offenders

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2010

In this article, current methods of conceptualizing and treating adult sexual offending are reviewed. First, the Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) approach to sex offender management is presented and critiqued. Then, the newer Good Lives Model is discussed and contrasted with the aforementioned RNR approach. The discussion of these approaches to sex offender management and rehabilitation is followed by a review of those cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques used to treat risk factors associated with sex offending, as such techniques are employed in both paradigms. Finally, research regarding the efficacy of using CBT techniques to treat sex offending behavior is presented, and future directions for sex offender treatment and management are discussed.

Efficacy of a psychological treatment for sex offenders

Psicothema, 2008

The field of psychological intervention on sex offenders' antisocial behavior is specially complex and problematic. This is due to the fact that, from a clinical point of view, sex offenders present three different -though interrelated-kinds of deficit: in their behavior and sexual ...

Cognitive/Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Offenders: An Examination of Recidivism

Cognitive/Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Offenders: An Examination of Recidivism, 2001

Recent research in the treatment of sexual offenders suggests that comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approaches may yield lower recidivism. This study reviewed such a program, existing in Jackson County, Oregon, since 1982. Offenders were mandated into this community-based program upon conviction of a felony or misdemeanor sexual offense, and averaged 2-3 years of participation. A group of offenders who participated in the Jackson County program between 1985 and 1995 was identified through archival data from the Oregon Department of Corrections. The data revealed success or nonsuccess in treatment, and any new convictions for sexual or nonsexual offenses. A control group of nonsexual offenders in Jackson County, and a group of sexual offenders in Linn County who did not have access to any treatment program were also studied. As hypothesized, those Jackson County offenders who successfully completed treatment had lower recidivism rates than those who were unsuccessful in the program. The observed effect of the program was particularly strong for offenders who remained in treatment for 1 year or more. When review was restricted to those participants, the re-offense rate for Jackson County offenders was reduced by over 40% when compared with Linn County offenders. KEY WORDS: cognitive/behavioral treatment; sexual offenders; recidivism.

Issues in the treatment of sexual offenders

Aggression and Violent Behavior, 2004

Research related to the treatment of sexual offenders will be reviewed. The authors argue that recent research suggests that sex offenders treated using current approaches will benefit from therapy. Questions about efficacy of sex offender treatment have prevented more detailed investigations as to how therapeutic approaches might be improved with this population. It is argued that theoretical developments with reference to treatment have allowed for more specific questions to be investigated. Examples of this type of research are discussed. The article concludes that there is much need for additional research with reference to the treatment of sexual offenders.

Psychosocial intervention of sexual offenders

Extensive research over the past many years suggests that several mental health issues underlie sexual violence and offending. Sexual offences are on the rise and recent media-hyped occurrences have shifted the focus on them; with the government, the law makers, the victims and their kin as well as the public at large seeking a comprehensive way to tackle the problem by minimizing its occurrence as well as punishing and/or committing to treat and change the offenders. Sexual offences range from rapes to different paraphilias, although represent a group of similar offences, but even minor differences in them warrant a separate look at each one of them. They can neither be collectively subjected to a generalized punishment nor to any form of treatment in particular. The offenders are often the victims themselves of mental illnesses, mental retardation or are suffering from certain organic disorders impairing their judgment. Some of them are suffering from sexual perversions. Also, rec...

Evidence-based treatments for juvenile sexual offenders: review and recommendations

Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 2015

Purpose-Effective treatments for juvenile sexual offenders are needed to reduce the societal impact of sexual crimes. The purpose of this paper is to review the empirical literature on treatments for this clinical population. Design/methodology/approach-The authors searched PsycInfo and MEDLINE (via PubMed) for studies that evaluated outcomes of treatments with juvenile sexual offenders. Findings-There are a small but growing number of treatment studies (n ΒΌ 10) with juvenile sexual offenders, and all of these studies evaluated cognitive-behavioral therapy or multisystemic therapy for problem sexual behaviors. The results of these studies are promising, although conclusions about treatment effectiveness have been frequently limited by methodological problems. Originality/value-The authors provide recommendations for treatment providers and policymakers to consider in their decisions about interventions for juvenile sexual offenders. Furthermore, the authors offer suggestions for researchers who seek to develop effective interventions targeting this clinical population.

An Update on Theories and Treatment of Sex Offenders

This chapter aims to provide an overview of the theories and treatments of sex offenders. Sex offence is a major public health and social problem, a violation of human right and has innumerable consequence for the victim, including the community at large. It becomes important for health service providers and policy makers to understand this problem, which is not yet clearly understood. This chapter discusses the concept and definitions of sex offences, briefing on the main theories of sexual offence and treatments. Though many theories and treatments are available, more researches are required for the causes, prevention and interventions of sexual offences to have better clarity in the causes and effectiveness of treatments.

Behavioral Treatment of Sexual Offending

Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, 2021

In this chapter, we review assessment, treatment, risk management, and service delivery as it applies to male sexual offenders with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Treatment relapse is discussed from the perspective of recent research showing that relapse is related to the context in which the behavior is reinforced. The chapter discusses the applied behavior analysis (ABA)-based multicomponent behavioral treatment (MCBT) that we have developed in our residential program over the last 10 years. Further, we review case studies on the young people that we have supported and have been able to follow-up since their discharge from the program. The case studies highlight the need for all agencies to work together effectively to keep everyone safe and that for some clients, current timelimited, "treat and hope" programs are not always successful in the long term. The chapter concludes with legal and ethical issues faced by behavior analysts and suggestions for future research.