Re: Research regarding recidivism rates of sexually maladaptive youth

["Mel Irenyi" <Mel.Irenyi@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Further to my earlier reply, this report should also be of interest,  
particularly for its literature review.

http://www.sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au/CA256902000FE154/Lookup/ 
SAC_PDFs/$file/Recidivism_Sex_Offenders_Research_Paper.pdf

regards,

Mel Irenyi

Dr. Mel Irenyi
Research Officer
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Australian Institute of Family Studies




On Jul 12, 2007, at 11:13 AM, John Polstra wrote:

> I have a couple of questions for the listserv.  I am currently  
> working with a number of young men referred to our agency who have  
> engaged in molesting young victims—both family and non-family.  I  
> am curious to know what research is available regarding the  
> following issues:
>
> 1.       What is the recidivism rate for sexually maladaptive youth  
> who successfully complete treatment designed to address their  
> sexually acting out behavior?  What factors are most relevant to  
> address in lowering that rate?
>
> 2.      Is there comparative research documenting the recidivism  
> rate of youth who do not complete sex offender treatment?  For  
> example, what would the rate be for kids who are simply  
> incarcerated and not treated compared to a treatment group?  Or  
> what is the recidivism rate of kids who participate in some form of  
> generic residential or outpatient treatment as opposed to treatment  
> specifically for sexually maladaptive youth?
>
> 3.      Finally, I understand that there is literature indicating  
> that treatment for sexually maladaptive youth loses its  
> effectiveness after a certain length of time in treatment.  I’ve  
> even heard that it becomes counterproductive at some point.  Is  
> this true and could someone provide me with the citations to such  
> literature?
>
> Thank you for whatever feedback you can provide to me!
>
>
>
> John Polstra
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