TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Dispelling the myths: Can psychoeducation change public attitudes towards sex offenders?
JO  - Journal of sexual aggression
A1  - Kleban, Holly
A1  - Jeglic, Elizabeth
SP  - 179
EP  - 193
VL  - 18
IS  - 2
N2  - The public desires more punitive sentencing for sex offenders; however, treatment has been shown to be most effective in increasing public safety. It has been suggested that public education about the benefits of sex offender treatment could influence public policy. The purpose of this study was to determine if a brief psychoeducational intervention could influence individuals' attitudes towards the treatment of sex offenders. Overall, findings showed that a psychoeducational intervention can affect subsequent attitudes; furthermore, the nature of the intervention will be significant in determining the level of attitude change.<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 1355-2600
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2011.552795
ID  - ref1
ER  -