Patient Satisfaction in Civil Commitment Treatment Programs
What works best for treating sexually violent persons in civil commitment programs? Results from both treatment providers and patients.
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Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations: Are they reliable?
Sexually Violent Predator evaluations carry heavy consequences. This study examines the reliability of these evaluations in California from 2012 to 2017.
Can Trauma Informed Treatment Affect Recidivism?
Using the Adverse Childhood Experiences scale and 2 risk assessment measures to evaluate treatment completion and reduce recidivism with trauma informed care.
Does the CPORT Predict Risk in a Scottish Population?
A look at the data and results of an August 2022 study of 141 sexual offenders. The study further emphasizes the recidivism prediction abilities of the CPORT.
Is the PPG a Valid Measure of Sexual Interest in Children?
In this meta-analysis, the authors explain where the PPG excels and under what circumstances it falls short for predicting recidivism.
Abuse and Depression in Autistic Adolescent Sexual Offenders
An article about how emotional neglect and abuse intersect with depression and sexual offending in individuals on the autism spectrum.
Paraphilia Diagnoses in SVP Civil Commitment Cases
A paper examining the complexities of using a paraphilia diagnosis for Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) civil commitment after the completion of sentencing.
What is the Experience of LGBTQ people on the Sex Offender Registry?
How does it differ from straight, cisgender individuals?
CSAM on the Dark Web
What are the characteristics of dark web consumers of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)? And what resources exist to assist those who want it?
Substance Abuse and Sexual Offending
What are the links between substance abuse, particularly alcohol, and sexual offending?