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Some common testing instruments used in the treatment of sex offenders are Multiphasic Sex Inventory measures sexual cognitions, Multidimensional Assessment of Sex and Aggression determines the differentiates between rapist subtypes, and Experience Sampling Method measure thoughts and their relations to mood states.
It is best for professionals to use actuarial assessments to evaluate offenders' risk levels with more accuracy such as Sex Offender Risk Appraisal Guide, Rapid Risk Assessment of Sexual Offense Recidivism, Static-99, Minnesota Sex Offender Screening Tool-Revised, Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, and the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised.
The ones I believe are more effective are (SORAG), (RRASOR), Static-99, (MnSOSTR), (VRAG), and the (PCL-R) which are used to determine the offenders stable and dynamic characteristics, community treatment, and risk level to find the treatment that works best in bring positive changes to sex offenders.
Terry, K. J. (2012) Sexual Offenses and Offenders: Theory, Practice, and Policy. [University of Phoenix].
1. Compare the different methods of treating sex offenders.
2. Identify testing instruments used in the treatment of sex offenders.
3. Describe the primary cognitive behavioral components used in the treatment of sex offenders.
4. Describe the effectiveness of treatment on recidivism.
5. Discuss some common testing instruments used in the treatment of sex offenders.
i. Which TWO are the most effective?
ii. Explain your choices.
6. Why is it important to offer sex offenders who are receiving hormonal treatments (for example, Depo-Provera), cognitive-behavioral treatment as well? What problems might arise if the cognitive-behavioral treatment is not offered?
7. What are the primary challenges of sex offender treatment programs? Can these challenges be overcome, and if so how?
8. What are the primary challenges of sex offender treatment programs Can these challenges be overcome, and if so how?