Treatment for Juvenile and Adult Sex Offenders Rated by CrimeSolutions.gov

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Treatment Programs for Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders and

Adult Sex Offender Treatment Programs Receive Mixed Ratings
Adult sex offender treatment programs include a variety of psychological interventions, cognitive–behavioral treatments, and behavioral therapies targeting adult sex offenders with the overall aim of reducing the risk and potential harm associated with releasing this population back into the community. The practice is rated Promising by CrimeSolutions.gov for reducing rates of general recidivism and sexual recidivism, but rated No Effects on violent recidivism rates. Learn more about this program and the evaluations on CrimeSolutions.gov.

Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Programs Receive Mixed Ratings
The practice of Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment covers a variety of treatment modalities (including cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and multisystemic therapy) designed to reduce the risks and harms associated with juveniles at risk of committing sexual offenses. The practice is rated “Promising” for reducing juveniles’ rates of general recidivism and sexual recidivism, but rated “No Effects” on violent recidivism rates. Learn more about this program and the evaluations on CrimeSolutions.gov.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Rated “Effective”
This short-term, outpatient group treatment program for school-age children with sexual behavior problems provides cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducational, and supportive services to children and their families. The program is rated Effective for reducing sexual offenses in youth. Learn more about this program and the evaluations on CrimeSolutions.gov.

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