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"I Feel That if I Didn't Come to It Anymore, Maybe I Would Go Back to My Old Ways and I Don't Want That to Happen": Adapted Sex Offender Treatment Programmes: Views of Service Users with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Melvin, Clare L.; Langdon, Peter E.; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: The cognitive and behavioural profile associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) includes difficulties with social interaction, communication and empathy. Each of these may present barriers to effective participation in sexual offending treatment, leading to poorer outcomes. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Males, Intellectual Disability
Men with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Attended Sex Offender Treatment Groups: A Follow-up
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Heaton, Kathryn M.; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: There have been a number of studies of treatment for men with intellectual disabilities and sexually abusive behaviour but few follow-up studies. Our aim was to follow up men with intellectual disabilities who had attended group cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) for sexually abusive behaviour. Method Thirty-four men (from seven…
Descriptors: Males, Mental Retardation, Sexual Abuse, Group Therapy
An Exploratory Evaluation of the Ward and Hudson Offending Pathways Model with Sex Offenders Who Have Intellectual Disability
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Langdon, Peter E.; Maxted, Helen; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: It was predicted that offenders with intellectual disability (ID) categorised according to Ward & Hudson's (1998b) self-regulation theory as having an "Approach" goal would have higher levels of distorted cognitions, less victim empathy, and a history of more prolific offending compared to those with an "Avoidant" goal. Offenders…
Descriptors: Victims of Crime, Males, Intelligence, Empathy
Group Treatment for Men with Intellectual Disability and Sexually Abusive Behaviour: Service User Views
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Hays, Sarah-Jane; Murphy, Glynis H.; Langdon, Peter E.; Rose, David; Reed, Tracy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: Men with intellectual disability (ID) and sexually abusive behaviour are a disempowered and marginalised group. Nevertheless, as service users, they can be consulted and involved in a variety of different ways, including ascertaining their views of the services they receive. Method: A group of 16 men with ID and sexually abusive…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Males, Empathy, Sexual Abuse