TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Treatment of juveniles who sexually offend: an overview
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Efta-Breitbach, Jill
A1  - Freeman, Kurt A.
SP  - 125
EP  - 138
VL  - 13
IS  - 3-4
N2  - Juvenile sexual offending is increasingly being recognized as a serious crime among youth. The prevalence of sexual offending and sexual reoffending suggests that many juvenile sex offenders (JSOs) may repeat their offending behaviors if not treated. However, clinical trials evaluating specific interventions are virtually nonexistent. Instead, the literature on the treatment of JSOs is marked by discussions of strategies that are hypothesized to be beneficial, as well as descriptions of treatment programs that exist across the country. Further, while existing literature suggests that treatment for JSOs may deter future sexual offending behaviors, it is unclear which, if any, aspects of these treatments promote the development of positive behaviors. A discussion of existing treatment approaches, effectiveness, and treatment considerations follows.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -