Methodology-Sex Offenders

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In this article the writer discusses a quantitative, qualitative methodology and analysis for the treatment of sex offenders. This research study attempts to provide a general profile of the sex offender who is most likely to commit acts and behavior of re-offense. The writer seeks to uncover the different concepts regarding sex offense and sex offender treatment, which are hooked with the study's objectives. The primary concern considered by the writer is the creation of a sample that attempts to accomplish maximum variation sampling. The writer uses three different stages of data collection in this study which are then followed by analysis.

Table of Contents:
Phase 1: Letter-Reading
Procedure and Instrument
Analysis
Phase 2: Video-Taped Message/Interview of the Victim
Procedure and Instrument
Analysis
Phase 3: Direct Interaction with the Victim through Group Discussion

From the Paper:

"Many considerations have been evaluated in creating the methodology for this study. The primary concern that the researcher considered was the creation of a sample that attempts to accomplish maximum variation sampling. Literature reflected the need for greater comparative analysis of sex offender attitudes, empathy, and communication skills across different profiles, that is, according to history of sex offending, substance abuse, race/ethnic membership, mental stability, personality profile, failure rate of previous enrolment to intervention/treatment programs, risk level of re-offense, and enrolment in a previous sex offender treatment program, among others.
For this study, it is proposed that the sample of the study will be divided into two groups: the first group will be rapists and pedophiles, while the second group will be comprised of child molesters and exhibitionists."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Williams, D. (2004). "Sexual offenders' perceptions of correctional therapy: what can we learn?" Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Vol. 11.
• Wormith, J. and M. Olver. (2002). "Offender treatment attrition and its relationship with risk, responsivity, and recidivism." Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 29, No. 4.

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