Enhancing Treatment Outcomes for Male Adolescents with Sexual Behavior Problems: Interactions and Interventions

• NCJ Number: 235352
• Journal: Journal of Family Violence Volume: 26 Issue: 5 Dated: July 2011 Pages: 387-401
• Author(s): Monit Cheung; Barbara J. Brandes
• Date Published: July 2011
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article examines multidisciplinary interactions and interventions that aim to improve outcomes for juvenile sex offenders (JSOs).

Abstract

This exploratory study identifies patterns of multidisciplinary interactions and interventions that aim to improve outcomes for juvenile sex offenders (JSOs). With a response rate of 63.45 percent at two major statewide conferences in Texas, data from 336 JSO service providers suggest that interactions among service providers should occur before the delivery of interventions. Factor analyses indicated that Protocol (26 percent), Collaboration (17 percent), and Role Clarity (15 percent) explain 58 percent of the variance in "Multidisciplinary Interactions," while Counseling (13 percent), Treatment Placement (11 percent), and Self-Discipline (10 percent) explain 34 percent of the variance in "Interventions." Treatment staff preferred the implementation of cognitive and person-centered treatment approaches. Additional research is needed to establish objectivity and increase awareness about the importance of service diversity with a common goal within this multidisciplinary community. (Published Abstract)