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Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 31, No. 5, 564-608 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854804267093
© 2004 International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology

Adult Sex Offenders on Community Supervision

A Review of Recent Assessment Strategies and Treatment

Loretta J. Stalans

Loyola University Chicago

Sex offenders present challenges to treatment providers and probation officers. This article reviews recent developments in assessing risk and gauging their treatment progress. Probation departments in many jurisdictions have recently created specialized sex offender programs that provide intensive supervision and treatment. This article also reviews studies that have carefully evaluated these new probation strategies. In addition, it surveys the literature on treatment effectiveness and the predictors of treatment failure. Finally, the current article discusses directions for future research and implications for professional practice.

Key Words: sex offenders • specialized probation • sex offender treatment • risk assessment


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