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Forensic Psychology Practice , U.K.
Treatment of sexual offenders with learning disabilities in the community is focus of review
October 13th, 2006
The treatment of sexual offenders with learning disabilities is reviewed in a recent issue of the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. According to a report from England, "This study offers a critical review of a treatment group for sexual offenders with learning disabilities. The participants were diverted from criminal proceedings due to their level of cognitive functioning and attended a seven-month treatment program comprising of four main components: sex education, cognitive distortions, offending cycle, and relapse prevention." "A number of psychometric assessments were administered immediately before...
Source: Medicine & Law Weekly (2006-10-13)
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