Examines the general range of knowledge possessed concerning adolescent sex offenders and focuses on participants in one community-based program designed to treat these offenders. The assessment and evaluation of male adolescent sex offenders is emphasized. Following a review of related studies, the Community-Based Sexual Offenders Outpatient…

Describes mythical beliefs, thinking errors, and faulty attitudes collected from a group of 67 male juvenile sex offenders. Addresses four major thinking errors: pretentiousness, uniqueness, failure to assume responsibility, and distorted values. Notes that therapists need this information to develop effective treatment strategies for replacing…

Examines the ethical role of the juvenile probabtion officer regarding the adolescent sex offender. Demonstrates the need for role consonant treatment models. Explores the applicability of the proffered model to other offender populations and stresses the appropriate role of the juvenile probation officer. Examines appropriate assessment of…