Therapeutic process in the treatment of sexual offenders: a review article
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature on therapeutic process specific to sexual offender treatment. The general clinical literature emphasises the importance of therapist style, the client's perceptions, the therapeutic alliance and cohesiveness. We highlight the importance of therapist characteristics, group cohesion and emotion in effective treatment of sexual offenders. Implications for programming and research are emphasised.
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Citation
Serran, G. and Marshall, W. (2010), "Therapeutic process in the treatment of sexual offenders: a review article", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 4-16. https://doi.org/10.5042/bjfp.2010.0421
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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