Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Sexual Abuser Management: The Safer Society 2009 North American Survey
Publication year:
2010
| Cataloged on:
Aug. 23, 2012
ANNOTATION: “The survey presents a wide-angle snapshot of current practice patterns [for sexual abuser treatment] in North America, identifies trends in the field and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of services” (p. vii). Each chapter in this report looks at best practices for: the effectiveness of treatment, and the number and geographic distribution of programs; program age, size, and setting; client profiles; program funding; staff education, training, and support; program theory; assessment methods; treatment targets and methods; treatment dose; special needs services; continuity of care; collaboration among service providers; monitoring and evaluation; and legislation impact reported by providers. The research shows that that a large number of programs in North America are effective at reducing recidivism.
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