NCJ Number
129239
Date Published
1990
Length
151 pages
Annotation
The Social Skills Program (SSP) housed in the Oregon State Hospital is presented as a model of effective treatment resources and teaching modalities for intellectually handicapped sex offenders. The program incorporates principles of respect, self-help, and experiential learning along with more traditional sex-offender treatment methods.
Abstract
A brief description of the services and physical setting covers staff responsibilities and training, participants in the program, and admissibility criteria. Similarities and differences in treating intellectually disabled and nondisabled sex offenders are discussed regarding selected clinical issues and methodologies. Treatment components of the SSP are introduced through a case study. The orientation phase includes assessment, support and treatment groups, and basic workshops. The inhouse treatment phase consists of general treatment approaches, five treatment-focus areas covering the relationship of personality disorder to intellectually disabled sex offenders, specific adaptations of cognitive/behavioral interventions, and projects used to teach social skills concepts. Also discussed are the transition treatment and a holistic approach to therapy. Available outcome data are reviewed together with benefits for the offender, community, and treatment and corrections agencies. 53 references and 13 resources