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2009
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The Use of the Polygraph in Sex Offender Management
By Krueger, Jami. New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (Albany, NY).
The utilization of the polygraph as an aid to supervising sex offenders is reviewed. This bulletin covers these topics: the science and reality of the detection of deception; an overview of the polygraph; methods of questioning; polygraph scoring methods; variation in examination outcomes; use of countermeasures; polygraph -- reality and validity; voice stress analysis; using the polygraph with sex offenders; post-conviction sex offender examinations -- types and structure; research on the poly... Read More
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29 p.
2008
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Sex Offender Treatment Skills for Corrections Professionals [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held March 12-15, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Effective assessment, treatment, and management of incarcerated sex offenders are enhanced by this 36-hour distance learning event. The content of this training program is divided into five sections: characteristics of sex offenders and treatment programs (what works/what doesn't work); comprehensive psycho-sexual assessment; treatment issues, such as sex offender treatment vs. traditional treatment, denial/cognitive distortion and empathy, stages of change and interviewing strategies, social a... Read More

1 Data DVD (591 min.)
2000
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Effective Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders in the Community [Videoconference held February 9, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD). National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The goal of this videoconference is to enhance the ability of probation and parole agency staff (line officers, supervisors, and policymakers/administrators) to supervise sex offenders in the community more effectively. Topics addressed include:
  • Overview of sex offenders and their victims;
  • The victim-centered approach to sex offender supervision;
  • The role of collaboration in a comprehensive approach to supervision;
  • The containment approach to supervision;
  • Sex offender treatmen... Read More

1 DVD (180 min.)


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