The present study examined the relationship between reliably identified therapist characteristics and treatment-induced changes in sexual offender treatment programmes in English prisons. The results indicated that 10 therapist features predicted beneficial changes in coping skills, perspective-taking, and relati...
To research sex offender treatment programs, data were collected from telephone interviews with key personnel in every Probation Service in England and Wales, written replies from surveys of work with sex offenders, and notes made by probation officers in their work with sex offenders. It became cl...
This chapter addresses a range of factors that interfere with normative sexual functioning and that have been shown to characterize sex offenders. First, descriptions of features that are involved in healthy sexuality are described. These features are discussed as normative and include effective communica...
The relationship between serum testosterone and sexual violence was examined in a sample of 501 convicted adult male sex offenders attending an intensive in-hospital group psychotherapy treatment program. It was found that men with higher testosterone tended to have committed the most invasive sexual cr...
With fresh and alternative perspectives offered in each chapter, this volume aims to generate discussions and challenge the reader to reconsider their position on the issues. This innovative collection will appeal to all those working with sexual offenders in a range of capacities. 展开 ...
Evaluation of a sexual offender treatment program. Evaluations of programs for sex offenders report mixed results, are costly, and require validation. This study examines recidivism following a sexual offen... Robert,Schweitzer,Jonathan,... - 《Journal of Interpersonal Violence》 被引量: 41发表: ...
A framework by which to apply hope theory to pre-treatment, treatment, and more specifically, self-management or relapse prevention for sexual offenders is proposed. Emphasis is placed on the use of techniques that target hope components, particularly in pre-treatment programs. 展开 关键词: Sexual...
Conclusion: Results indicate the need for specific counselling programs for youth in conflict with law and also can be a baseline for creation of specific treatment approaches which will be discussed during the presentation. 展开 关键词: readiness to change treatment readiness juvenile offenders ...
Equipping youth to help one another (EQUIP) was developed for juvenile offenders in the USA and is used across Europe and North America. The of this paper is to evaluate an adapted community model of EQUIP for men with intellectual disabilities and a history of sexual offending.Design/...
Most structured sex-offender programs are based on a cognitive-behavioural model of behaviour change. Within this overarching theoretical paradigm, extensive use of cognitive distortions is seen as a central core symptom among sex offenders. However, the literature on cognitive distortions lacks a clear...