What is the Effect of Treatment on High Risk Offenders?
Overview
A look at two studies of sexual recidivism in a population of over 2,000 sexual offenders.
Summary
Most of the research assessing the effect of treatment for those committing a sexual crime provides support for the efficacy of treatment in reducing recidivism. Two metanalysis conducted in 2005 and 2009 showed up to a 43% reduction in recidivism risk for those who completed treatment. It is also well known that aging in and of itself reduces engagement in violent and sexual crimes.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Sex Offender Treatment Outcome, Actuarial Risk, and the Aging Sex Offender in Canadian Corrections: A Long Term Follow Up
Olver, M.E., Nicholaichuk, T.P., Gu, D., & Wong, S.C.P (2013). Sex Offender Treatment Outcome, Actuarial Risk, and the Aging Sex Offender in Canadian Corrections: A Long Term Follow Up. Sexual Abuse, 25(4), 396-422.
Published: 2013
Jurisdiction: Canada
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