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Sexual Offender - Guest Speaker Flashcards

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1
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What is the definition of sexual violence?

A

Any actual, attempted or threatened sexual contact with a person who is non-consenting or unable to give consent.

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What is the recidivism rate after 5 years? (for a sexual offense)

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14%

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What are the two types of variables associated with increased risk for recidivism?

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  • Static variable

- Dynamic variable

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What are static variables?

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  • Age
  • Prior criminal history
  • Gender
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What is the recidivism rate after 10 years? (for a sexual offense)

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20%

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What is the recidivism rate after 15 years? (for a sexual offense)

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24%

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Older victims coming out of prison are ____ ______ __ ________?

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Less likely to reoffend

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Younger victims coming out of prison are ____ ______ __ _______?

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More likely to reoffend

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What are dynamic variables?

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  • Sexual interests
  • Attitudes
  • Lifestyles
  • Substance abuse / use
  • Impulsivity
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What are the two different types of dynamic variables?

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  • Stable

- Acute

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What is a stable dynamic variable?

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Substance abuse (alcoholic)

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What is an acute dynamic variable?

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Substance intoxication

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Which clinical measurements can capture change in an offender?

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Structured professional judgement

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Are static or dynamic instruments better?

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They are both pretty good.

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What are the differences in static and dynamic measures?

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Static:

  • May overlook important domains of risk
  • Unable to capture changes in risk
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What are the majority of sexual offender treatment programs? (In north america)

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Cognitive-behavioral

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What are the characteristics of sexual offender treatment?

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  • Psychoeducational
  • Group focus
  • Homework assignments
  • Multi-modal
  • Opportunities for individual therapy
18
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What is multi-modal therapy?

A

Addresses many criminogenic needs

19
Q

What is the clearwater program?

A
  • 48 high intensity sex offender program.
  • 6-9 months in duration.
  • CBT focus
20
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What greatly increases an offenders risk for violently and sexually re-offending?

A

Psychopathy and preference for deviant sexual stimuli.

21
Q

Not all sex offenders are ________ ______?

A

Sexually deviant

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