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Section 2: An Overview of Sex Offender Treatment for a Non–Clinical Audience
Sex Offender–Specific Treatment Outcome Research
15 Minutes
TOPIC: SUMMARY
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Slide #37: Summary
In summary:
- When all studies are reviewed, we can conclude that sex offender treatment reduces sexual recidivism in adult males about 5 to 10%. The generally accepted recidivism rate for all untreated sex offenders is about 30%, compared to a recidivism rate of about 20% for treated sex offenders.
- Using these figures, it is clear that reducing reoffense rates through treatment can result in significant cost savings to the criminal justice system and reduction of further victimization—a significant benefit for everyone.