Efficacy of Sexual Offender Treatment Juvenile Sexual...

Efficacy of Sexual Offender Treatment: Juvenile Sexual Offenders with Mental Health Diagnosis Lynetric Rivers Liberty University Abstract Juvenile sex offending has been on the rise over the past ten years. Juvenile sex offenders are best described between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. It has often been thought the percentage of sexual disorders in relation to juvenile sex offenders have been low. It is very possible they have simply been misdiagnosed. Dr. Fong describes hypersexual behaviors being known by many names, such as sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors. â€Å"More than a third of sex crimes against juveniles are committed by juveniles.† (â€Å"Juvenile sexual offenders,† 2013) This is according to research†¦show more content†¦3. These occur in response to stressful life events. 4. Unsuccessful attempt to control or reduce the sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors. 5. Engage in sexual behaviors without regard of risk for physical or emotional harm to self or others. 6. Clinically significant personal distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important are as of functioning due to sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors. 7. These are not due to any physiological effects of drugs or medication. 8. The diagnosis should be accompanied by the specific type of sexual activity: masturbation, pornography, sexual behavior with consenting adults, cybersex, telephone sex, strip clubs, other.† (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). When scrutinizing the criteria it also noteworthy clinically these juvenile sex offenders can also fall under Paraphilia-Related Disorders (PRD) which has been reported as having uncontrollable pornography and masturbation. According to Kafka he purports, â€Å"The commonly reported PRD s include compulsive masturbation, protracted promiscuity, pornography dependence, telephone or cybersex dependence, in severe sexual desire and compatibility.† (Kafka, 2003a, p. 443). It has been noted by the Justice Center statistically juvenile sex offenders do struggle greatly with excessive masturbation and pornography. These two pieces alone are not enough to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of Hypersexual Disorder however; it should alert the clinicianShow MoreRelatedMedicare Policy Analysis447966 Words   |  1792 PagesI 111TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 3962 To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 29, 2009 Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. STARK, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. ANDREWS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on EducationRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesPersonal Empowerment Assessment 441 SKILL LEARNING 443 Empowering and Delegating 443 A Management Dilemma Involving Empowerment The Dirty Dozen 444 The Meaning of Empowerment 445 Historical Roots of Empowerment 446 Dimensions of Empowerment 447 Self-Efficacy 447 Self-Determination 448 Personal Consequence 449 Meaning 449 Trust 450 Review of Empowerment Dimensions 451 How to Develop Empowerment 451 Articulating a Clear Vision and Goals 452 Fostering Personal Mastery Experiences 453 Modeling 454 ProvidingRead More_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesParagraph 575 Graphing Calculator Explorations 580 11 Comparing Two Populations or Treatments 583 11.1 Inferences Concerning the Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Means Using Independent Samples 583 11.2 Inferences Concerning the Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Means Using Paired Samples 606 11.3 Large Sample Inferences Concerning a Difference Between Two Population or Treatment Proportions 619 11.4 Interpreting and Communicating the Results of Statistical Analyses