Citation

Beech AR, Bartels RM, Dixon L. Trauma Violence Abuse 2013; 14(1): 54-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1524838012463970

PMID

23179272

Abstract

The aim of this review is to examine the literature related to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders' distorted schemas. Where appropriate, the review draws upon current insights from the field of social cognition to aid in the critical evaluation of the findings. First, the review considers the various different methodologies for assessing distorted schemas, discussing their strengths and limitations. Second, the review examines the work related to the treatment of sex offenders' schemas. Suggestions for future research, and the implications for clinical practice, are highlighted in the article.

Language: en