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Supervision and Treatment of Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems

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Responses to a survey, distributed at the 2005 Conference for Sex Offender Management, were studied to identify treatment theories, client behavior expectations, and level of interagency collaboration relied upon to produce positive outcomes for Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems (JSBP). Analysis of 112 responses to the 31-item survey identified three potential subscales (Integration of Theory, Readiness for Program Release, and Collaboration) and indicated support for an integrative approach to treatment. Clinicians were more likely than probation, institutional officers and caseworkers to use cognitive-behavioral approaches to enhance positive outcomes. Results are discussed regarding three controversial issues related to JSBP supervision and treatment: use of polygraphs with juvenile sex offenders, referrals to 12-Step Sexual Addiction programs, and victim/offender reunification.

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Brandes, B.J., Cheung, M. Supervision and Treatment of Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 26, 179–196 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-009-0170-4

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