Contemporary Treatment of Adult Male Sex Offenders

The sex offender treatment industry has grown significantly over the last decade as a response to public and professional pressure. This text identifies the key components of sex offender treatment, exploring the principal elements of each and making practical suggestions.

The synthesis of diverse information should allow the professional to discover: that sex offenders are treatable; that many professionals have the skills to undertake this work, if they are given the space and guidance; how the initial and comprehensive assessments link with treatment work; strategies for conducting the work; a framework for ordering the work; how to explore the programme integrity and treatment effectiveness; and how to assess future risks.

An introduction to adult male sex offenders and their treatment
assessments of sex offenders - suggested frameworks and strategies for operational use
sex offender group work
sexual assault cycles
cognitive restructuring approaches
developing victim empathy and remorse
arousal control via behavioural interventions
relapse prevention and intervention strategies
social skills, life skills and interpersonal relationships
aftercare programmes
risk, recovery and progress assessments.