Abstract
This exploratory study identifies patterns of multidisciplinary interactions and interventions that aim to improve outcomes
for juvenile sex offenders (JSOs). With a response rate of 63.45% at two major statewide conferences in Texas, data from 336
JSO service providers suggest that interactions among service providers should occur before the delivery of interventions.
Factor analyses indicated that Protocol (26%), Collaboration (17%), and Role Clarity (15%) explain 58% of the variance in
“Multidisciplinary Interactions,” while Counseling (13%), Treatment Placement (11%), and Self-Discipline (10%) explain 34%
of the variance in “Interventions.” Treatment staff preferred the implementation of cognitive and person-centered treatment
approaches. Additional research is needed to establish objectivity and increase awareness about the importance of service
diversity with a common goal within this multidisciplinary community.
for juvenile sex offenders (JSOs). With a response rate of 63.45% at two major statewide conferences in Texas, data from 336
JSO service providers suggest that interactions among service providers should occur before the delivery of interventions.
Factor analyses indicated that Protocol (26%), Collaboration (17%), and Role Clarity (15%) explain 58% of the variance in
“Multidisciplinary Interactions,” while Counseling (13%), Treatment Placement (11%), and Self-Discipline (10%) explain 34%
of the variance in “Interventions.” Treatment staff preferred the implementation of cognitive and person-centered treatment
approaches. Additional research is needed to establish objectivity and increase awareness about the importance of service
diversity with a common goal within this multidisciplinary community.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s10896-011-9373-5
- Authors
- Monit Cheung, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, 110HA Social Work Building, Houston, TX 77204-4013, USA
- Barbara J. Brandes, ADAPT Counseling, 3418 Mercer St # 100, Houston, TX 77027-6525, USA
- Journal Journal of Family Violence
- Online ISSN 1573-2851
- Print ISSN 0885-7482