A sex offender treatment group for men with intellectual disabilities in a community setting
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to provide a rationale for the development of a community‐based group for men with intellectual disability who have been involved in sexually inappropriate behaviour but may not have been charged.
Design/methodology/approach
The group was based on a cognitive behavioural model: group process and adaptations are briefly described. The group has been run on two occasions and preliminary data on outcome are provided.
Findings
Participants show a reduction in attitudes consistent with offending, an increase in sexual knowledge, and a more external locus of control on completion of the group. One of the 12 men who attended was recorded as offending again within 18 months of group completion; however, three moved to less well supervised placements.
Originality/value
It is concluded that this style of treatment has some advantages over other models and may be more effective, yet further research is required.
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Citation
Rose, J., Rose, D., Hawkins, C. and Anderson, C. (2012), "A sex offender treatment group for men with intellectual disabilities in a community setting", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 21-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636641211204432
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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