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

Schaffer, Megan; Jeglic, Elizabeth L.; Moster, Aviva N.; Wnuk, Dorota

doi:10.1891/0889-8391.24.2.92

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“…Needless to say, multicultural research is also necessary in treatment programming. One of the state-of-the-art ways that we manage those who commit sexual offenses is through the RNR approach, which stipulates that management should match the offender’s cultural background (Andrews & Bonta, 1998; Schaffer, Jeglic, Moster, & Wnuk, 2010).…”

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Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

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Research examining ethnic and cultural differences among individuals who commit sex offenses remains limited. Specifically, literature focusing on sex offenses committed by Latinos is scarce. Using archival data from a large sample of individuals who committed sex offenses, this study explored differences between Latino, White, and African American individuals related to their characteristics, the offenses, and the victims. Latinos in the sample were more likely to have a lower educational level, and to be living with the victim, than either their White or African American counterparts. To further understand the influence of cultural background, the study also examined differences within the Latino group based on their country of origin. Within the Latino sample, differences emerged in their educational level, criminal background, and psychiatric history. These findings are discussed as they pertain to future research and current practices related to the management and treatment of Latinos who commit sexual offenses.

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Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

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“…In spite of the increased number of programs in existence and their similarity in content, there continues to be inconsistent findings reported from studies on their effectiveness (Abracen, Looman, Ferguson, Harkins, & Mailloux, 2011; Duwe & Goldman, 2009; Schaffer, Jeglic, Moster, & Wnuk, 2010; Woodrow & Bright, 2011). Early evaluations of such programs reported that the treatment programs were either ineffective or the results were inconclusive due to methodological issues with the available studies (Furby, Weinrott, & Blackshaw, 1989; Quinsey, Harris, Rice, & Lalumiere, 1993).…”

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A Longitudinal Outcome Evaluation of a Prison-Based Sex Offender Treatment Program

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Sex offender outcome studies continue to produce mixed results. A common critique of these studies is their lack of methodological rigor. This study attempts to address this critique by adhering to the standards established by the Collaborative Outcome Data Committee (CODC) aimed at increasing the quality and confidence in outcome studies. We examined recidivism outcomes for a sample of formerly incarcerated sex offenders who participated in a state prison-based cognitive-behavioral-skills-based treatment program. We used propensity score analysis to compare treatment participants with a matched sample of non-participants. The final sample post-matching ( n = 512) was observed for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 14 years. Using survival analysis, findings indicate that there were no differences in recidivism rates between treatment participants and non-participants in sexual or violent crimes. However, participants demonstrated significantly lower rates of recidivism for non-violent crimes. We discuss strengths, limitations of the study, and implications of these findings.

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“…In particular, CBT outside of criminal justice is used to address phobias, anxiety, and depressive thoughts (Padesky & Beck, 2003 ) whilst within the CJS it addresses cognitive distortions that support offending behaviour. For example, CBT is used widely with people convicted of sexual offences and may address belief systems that relate to offence‐related beliefs (e.g., that a victim desires sex), or minimisation of personal responsibility (Schaffer et al, 2010 ). There is, therefore, an inferential leap to assume that a treatment that addresses depressive thoughts can address criminogenic thoughts.…”

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Revisiting the effectiveness of cognitive‐behavioural therapy for reducing reoffending in the criminal justice system: A systematic review

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This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The objectives are as follows. The proposed systematic review is an update to, and extension of, Lipsey et al. (2007). As such we build on their previous aims to: (i) Assess and synthesise the overall impact of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on offender recidivism; (ii) Examine possible sources of variability in the effectiveness of CBT. Data permitting, we will examine if the effectiveness of CBT varies by: (a) Characteristics of the CBT intervention (e.g., cognitive restructuring vs. cognitive skills training, group v. individual implementation; and/or custodial v. community setting, and/or), (b) Characteristics of the population (e.g., juveniles vs. adult offenders), (c) Implementation factors (e.g., implementing practitioner, use of structured/manualised approaches, delivery mode, and/or programme duration or intensity), (d) Evaluation methods (e.g., randomised vs. non‐randomised research designs); (iv) Determine whether there is a decline in the effect of CBT on recidivism over time; and (v) Investigate whether there is an interaction between implementation factors and time in terms of the effect on recidivism.

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

Cited by 19 publications

References 61 publications

Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

A Longitudinal Outcome Evaluation of a Prison-Based Sex Offender Treatment Program

Revisiting the effectiveness of cognitive‐behavioural therapy for reducing reoffending in the criminal justice system: A systematic review

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