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The report generally concludes that although there are many unanswered research questions surrounding etiology, assessment, typology, and efficacy of treatment regarding sex offenders, there is a substantial body of knowledge and ongoing activity on which to build policy and programs. The study finds there is no single cause of sexual offending. No approach can offer total success, but various approaches have shown some success. Continuity of treatment from the institution to the community is critical and currently problematic. Programs tend to operate in isolation; there is a need for greater coordination among the various organizations involved in the treatment of sex offenders. There is also a need to improve the transfer of case-specific information among parties. There are not enough experts to meet the demand for programs, and limited training opportunities prevent the development of the expertise required to manage and treat sex offenders. There is a need for more and diverse programs. More outcome research is also required. The risk of future dangerous behavior must be addressed as a separate issue from treatment progress. Recommendations pertain to continuity, community,

Author

Canada. Working Group, Sex Offender Treatment Review.; Canada. Solicitor General Canada

Publisher

Ottawa: Solicitor General of Canada

Published

1990

Language

EN

ISBN

9780662176459

Subjects

Social Science, Gender Studies, Social_sciences