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ERIC Number: EJ970558
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1355-2600
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Dispelling the Myths: Can Psychoeducation Change Public Attitudes towards Sex Offenders?
Kleban, Holly; Jeglic, Elizabeth
Journal of Sexual Aggression, v18 n2 p179-193 2012
The public desires more punitive sentencing for sex offenders; however, treatment has been shown to be most effective in increasing public safety. It has been suggested that public education about the benefits of sex offender treatment could influence public policy. The purpose of this study was to determine if a brief psychoeducational intervention could influence individuals' attitudes towards the treatment of sex offenders. Overall, findings showed that a psychoeducational intervention can affect subsequent attitudes; furthermore, the nature of the intervention will be significant in determining the level of attitude change. (Contains 2 tables and 1 note.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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