Practitioners performing routine physical examination may be falsely accused of sexual abuse. Criminal justice system is incompatible with biomedical system of prevention. It is responsible for establishment of sexual abuse industry, practitioners of which have vested interest in maintaining status quo of sexual criminalization. They themselves…

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…

Distinguishes between treatment process and outcome research. Suggests research questions that might be addressed, describing areas within process and outcome research that would be applicable to studying adult survivors of sexual abuse. Identifies methodological issues in these process and outcome research areas to which researchers must be…

Child abuse research has provided information on psychological sequelae of sexual molestation, with findings helpful in informing social policy and guiding mental health practice. Because of recency of interest, costs, and time investment associated with more rigorous longitudinal research, many studies have used correlational designs and…

Proposes standards of care for the treatment of adult sex offenders, primarily in outpatient settings. Notes these standards will be presented at the Second International Conference on the Treatment of Sex Offenders in September 1991. Recommends professionals use the standards as minimal criteria for evaluation of the work and document exceptions…

Asserts that harmful nature of child sexual abuse and prevalence of abuse indicate a need for programs emphasizing prevention, detection, and reporting of assaults, and that such a comprehensive program is justified and should be a part of every school's curriculum. Discusses ways to overcome community resistance, conduct workshops for parents and…

Describes work in Saint Anne Institute Juvenile Sex Offender Project, which uses alternative techniques in working with juvenile sex offenders in group modality. Discusses theoretical framework noted to be effective in working with juvenile sex offenders. Examines significant concepts such as power, anger, helplessness, and objectification of the…

Discusses problems experienced by adult women seeking therapy who were sexually abused as children. Gives a rationale for group treatment and explains the screening, selection, and structure of the therapy group. Presents a three-stage model for group treatment with this population. (Author/NB)

Explores concept of insight and preconditions for the development of insight for clinicians working with incestuous fathers. Details framework which promotes insight in incest fathers developed for use in Baltimore County Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, and offers suggestions for applying framework in offender treatment. (Author/NB)

Reviews current definitions and research literature related to characteristics of adults who sexually victimize children. Presents discussion of pedophilia as a sexual deviation. Examines treatment issues that may confront counselors engaged in treating adults who sexually victimize children and discusses implications for practitioners. (Author/NB)

First article in two-part series on date and acquaintance rape explains unique circumstances of rape trials and looks at development of traditional rape law. Examines judicial history of rape, and reviews elements of rape (penetration, intent, force, and consent). (Author/NB)

For the adult survivor of incest, the evolution from victim to survivor occurs in complex and creative ways. Often journal writing can be a means of exposing and exploring past abuse. The process of journal writing is special in that it allows the adult survivor to break the silence and shame imposed by the perpetrator while remaining essentially…

Addresses some of the social and legal barriers to successful prosecution of child sexual abuse cases, and to the child's effective participation in such cases. Discusses steps that can be taken to reduce, eliminate, or overcome those barriers. (Author/KH)

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…

Offers historical overview of "criminal sexual psychopath" legislation, which customarily prescribes confinement for treatment (rather than incarceration for punishment) for offenders whose sex crimes are attributed to sexual psychopathology. Discusses desire of American Bar Association and Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry to…