Treatment For Adult Male Sex Offenders

Barbaree looked at 224 sex offenders. Of those men, 33 committed a new offense of some kind for a general recidivism rate of 14.7 percent. Even more interesting was the study did not support the idea that good treatment behavior, as in positive or appropriate behavior in group sessions, good homework assignments, and positive ratings of motivation, could be associated with a less of a chance for recidivism. They gave two possible reasons for this finding. Sex offenders, by the very nature of their criminal behavior, are masters of manipulation and exploitation. These individuals can exhibit behavior that contributes to favorable assessments. The second possible reason is these skills are learned, or enhanced, in the treatment setting. Data from a program

Prior to treatment an offender first has to be assessed by a trained doctor so their needs and risks can be determined in order to keep recidivism down. The assessment includes background investigations, review of official documentation as well as psychological and psychometric testing (Terry, 2012, p. 253). After the

During Bonneville CCC Sex Offender Treatment team, I heard a radio transmission come across the radio requesting assistance in the hallway by the yard door. I immediately responded to the incident where Officer Cabanilla and Officer Katsilas had Darcy McDonald #68778, on the floor in restraints. Mr. McDonald was asked to comply with staff and walk to the administration area where he was asked to sit on one of the couches. I retrieved shackles from the staff station to secure Mr. McDonald to the floor.

When working with this specific population mental health professionals are often called on to evaluate and manage sex offender’s behavior. There are also times when individuals may be asked to give an opinion as to if the offender will repeat the behavior. Often times people that work with this population are referred to as (SOSs) Sex Offender Specialists. They have a specific group of diverse training and background. Some of these trainings incIude but are not limited to cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and therapeutic orientations.

Stories of sex offenders have been increasingly a focus of attention by the criminal justice system over the past years. By legal definition, a sex offender “is a person who is convicted of a sexual offense (Sex Offender Law & Legal Definition),” an act which is prohibited by the jurisdiction. What constitutes as a sex offense or normal/abnormal sexual behavior varies over time and place, meaning that it also varies by legal jurisdiction and culture. In the United States of America, for example, a person can be convicted of wide range of sexual behavior that includes prostitution, incest, sex with a minor, rape, and other sex offenses (Sex Offender Law & Legal Definition). As the nature of sex crimes have long held the

Each participant who completes their participation in this study is awarded early release from prison

In comparison with other statutes, states such as Illinois, Kansas, New Jersey, Arizona and many others have statutes that authorize the confinement and treatment of sex offenders upon their release from prison (Lieb, 1996). For instance, Illinois Sexually Violent Predator Law defines a sexually dangerous person as “someome suffering from a mental disorder continually for at least one year, coupled with criminal propensities to the commisition of sex offenses, and who has demostrated propensities toward acts of sexual assault or acts of sexual molestation of children.” (Lieb, 1996, p. 16). Unlike Washington State, Illinois requires the individual to have at least one year of displaying a mental disorder. Illinois also has the option of either sentencing the individual for the crime committed, or offer treatment under the Civil Commitment Statute (Lieb, 1996). Unlike Illinois, Washington punishes the individual first and upon release he/she is evaluated to see if the individual fits under the category of a sexually violent predator. The state of Illinois appoints two qualified psychiatrists to determine whether the individual meets the criteria to be placed under civil commitment (Libel, 1996).

Overall, I agree with your discussion. You incorporated beneficial information regarding sex offenders and their recidivism progress. Although effective treatment within a correctional setting can re-evaluate their behavior approach and thinking pattern, the fact of the matter is, as you stated offenders should continue to undergo treatment for at least a 6-month time span to ensure that they could reintegrate back into society with zero to none incident.

The treatment for sexual offenders is done in a three principal approach which is cognitive behavioral approach, psycho-educational approach, and pharmacological approach. The cognitive behavioral approach gives emphasis on altering the habits of the offended relating toward sexual offending and “deviant patterns of arousal”. (CSOM) This means altering the daily habits of the offender which may be everything they had known previously to incarceration. The second principal of psycho-educational focuses on altering the offender’s state of mind toward their victims and attempts to instill the understanding of how they inflicted harm with their actions. With psychology there is never a set time on how long a set goal will be reached. Times vary between individuals and can sometime never reach their desired outcome. In conjunction with those previous principals the offenders are also treated under the pharmacological

Sexual assault is one of the fastest growing violent crimes in America. Approximately 20% of all people charged with a sexual offense are juveniles. Among adult sex offenders, almost 50% report that their first offense occurred during their adolescence. (FBI, 1993) There are many different opinions, treatment options and legislation to manage the growing numbers of juvenile sex offenders. In today’s society the psychological and behavioral modification treatments used to manage juvenile sex offenders is also a growing concern. To understand and determine the proposed treatment methods, several related issues will need to be reviewed such as traditional sex offender therapy methods like cognitive therapy and alternative therapies like

When we hear the words “sex offender” we immediately think about a grown man who has sexually abused a young girl or boy. We call them pedophiles or predators but we never stop to think that the sex offender can also be a woman or even a young girl/boy who has sexually assaulted another minor. This is mainly due to the fact that we don’t hear about it in the news as much as when a grown man commits the offense. In the world we live in today which is full of many social media sites we are now becoming more aware of these types of offenses being committed and therefore coming to the attention of law enforcement as well. For this paper I will be defining juvenile sex offenders as males and females between the ages of 6 and 16 as many states already

Controversy regarding the effective treatment of sex offenders seem to plague the criminal justice system. The main issues focus on areas of disagreement based on the quality of evidence and its interpretation surrounding the success of treatment. This work will focus on sex offender rehabilitation and if it effectiveness when treating in the cognitive-behavioral environment of female offenders. This paper will also identify obstacles that are faced by treatment as well as address the issue of recidivism. Finally, will discuss does gender play a role in this area and the potential reform that is needed in the state of Florida.

In 2005, Lösel & Schmucker conducted a meta-analysis of sexual offender treatment. Featuring 69 studies containing 80 independent comparisons between treated and untreated offenders. treated offenders showed 37% less sexual recidivism compared to the control groups. Organic treatments such as

The purpose of this literature review is to discuss the importance of sexual offender treatment, to compare and contrast research points regarding treatment, and to address the validity of the peer reviewed articles. Every year 6,000 sex offenders enter treatment (Waldram, 2008). Various therapeutic treatment options are offered, and the primary focus is to rehabilitate and change behavior. The body of research reveals different therapeutic treatment models and discusses the purpose and effectiveness of each model. This paper will also discuss some of the challenges of implementing therapeutic treatment schemas as viable alternatives to treat sex offenders. Lastly, the research will also examine the impact of treatment as it relates to

By the lack of rehabilitation programs in the state and federal prison systems, the chances of convicts releasing and returning back to prison increases rapidly. The lack of rehabilitation is one of the most leading causes to an offenders relapse or to a new crime that will be committed within 3 years from the offender’s release. A rehabilitation program