Can Trauma Informed Treatment Affect Recidivism?
Overview
Using the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale and two risk assessment measures to evaluate likelihood of treatment completion and reduce recidivism with trauma informed care.
Summary
There is a growing trend in treating sexual offenders from a lens of trauma informed care.
Trauma informed care is a significant break from the traditional manner sex offender treatment has previously been delivered.
As with any culture shift, there are many skeptics. This research article seeks to provide evidence to support the trauma informed care paradigm.
The Study Evaluating Efficacy of Trauma Informed Care
The current study used the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale as a measure of trauma and assessed the relationship between ACE scores, recidivism and treatment completion.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Exploring Risk for Sexual Recidivism and Treatment Responsivity Through the Lens of Early Trauma
Willis, G.M. & Levenson, J. S. (2022). Exploring Risk for Sexual Recidivism and Treatment Responsivity Through the Lens of Early Trauma. Sexual Abuse, 34(5), 597-619.
Published: 2022
Jurisdiction: New Zealand
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