Hypothesis:
1. Sex offenders who undergo cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) will experience a significant decrease in cognitive distortions related to their offenses, resulting in lower rates of recidivism compared to offenders who do not receive this treatment.
2. Offenders who engage in long-term psychotherapy will show greater reductions in deviant sexual arousal patterns, as measured by psychophysiological responses, compared to those who receive short-term or no therapy.
Problem statement:
Sex offender rehabilitation programs, while shown to reduce recidivism, face several critical challenges in effectively addressing the underlying neurobiological and behavioral factors contributing to offending behavior.
Some articles found on topic
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (5th ed.). Basic Books.
- This foundational text discusses the development of group therapy and its application in various settings, including correctional and rehabilitation programs.
Marshall, W. L., Anderson, D., & Fernandez, Y. M. (1999). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Sex Offenders. Wiley.
- This book explores the use of cognitive-behavioral techniques in group therapy for sex offenders, including its evolution as a treatment method in the 20th century.
Jennings, J. L., & Deming, A. (2013). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Sex Offenders. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 52(6), 435-457.