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Problematic Sexual Behavior Treatment for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) are known as behaviors of deviance. PSB is often thought to be the precursor to sexual offending and often results in sexual offending. It is common for a sexual offender to display PSB however, individuals who display PSB may not be actual sex offenders. The label of sex offenders is given to individuals who have been legally adjudicated of sexual offense. Such distinction is significant, as it is a determinant in identifying the appropriate course of treatment.
Our PSB program consist of psychoeducation, identifying static and dynamic risk factors of offending, relapse prevention, emotional and behavioral regulation, and accountability. These programs are designed, individualized, and tailored to the adult, child, and adolescent population. Our programs are suited for individuals of all genders, ethnicities, and individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. We utilize various treatment modalities and follow a foundational cognitive-behavioral approach based upon the Sex Offender Containment Model, a comprehensive approach to sex offender management, including the expertise of all the agencies, associates and professionals involved in the individuals treatment.
Problematic Sexual Behavior Treatment
Our treatment program is a 52-week program developed for adjudicated and non-adjudicated offenders who may have been alleged, charged, or convicted for, but not limited to child molestation; voyeurism; exhibitionism; frotteurism; public masturbation or lewd acts; rape and sexual assault; child pornography; obscene phone calls/letters; violations of professional boundaries; sexual harassment. Treatment is composed of psychoeducation, individual therapy, group therapy, and couples/family therapy as appropriate. This program is self-paced. The duration of treatment can exceed the 52-week conferred date as treatment is based upon the person’s needs, motivation level or timeline established by the judicial system, when ordered by the courts.
This program is also available to children and adolescents who may have sexually offended a peer, display inappropriate/lewd sexual behaviors, engage in excessive and, or open masturbation, verbalize sexual comments and display sexual gestures that warrant concern. This program is intended to assist individuals with identifying inappropriate behaviors, gain self-control, and prevent adjudication for sexual offense. Treatment is composed of psychoeducation, individual therapy, and couples/family therapy as appropriate. This program is self-paced. The duration of treatment can exceed the 52-week conferred date as treatment is based upon the individuals’ needs and motivation level.
The overall goals of treatment are:
- Active treatment participation
- Accept responsibility for behaviors
- Acknowledge and understand consequences of deviant behaviors
- Be able to demonstrate empathy and compassion
- Develop and understand healthy relationships and social support network
- Develop recidivism prevention strategies
- Identify sexual arousal within all environments
- Identify behavioral and emotional triggers
Program Assessment, Evaluation, and Treatment Planning
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA)
- Psychosexual Evaluation-Sex Offender Specific
- Treatment Plan Development
- CCA Addendum (every 90 days)
- Polygraph Examination (when indicated by judicial system)
Program Treatment Components
- Personal Victimization
- Cognitive Functioning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Regret
- Empathy
- Emotional Regulation and Modulation
- Accountability
- Arousal
- Boundaries
- Denial
- Chemical Dependency
- Sexual Assault Cycle
- Recidivism Prevention
- Family and Relationships
- Psychoeducation: Sex and Communicable Diseases
- Coordination of care/Aftercare
- Self-help
- Prospective Goals
- Problematic Sexual Behavior Treatment
