Sex Offender PopulationThere is no such thing as a “standard” sex offender. Child molesters and rapists come from a multitude of backgrounds and are often seen as law-abiding individuals. In most cases, the perpetrators are men; however, cases of women committing sexual crimes have been reported in the past (Schaffer, Jeglic, Moster & Wnuk, 2010). This treatment manual will focus on the male sex offender population; they can vary in age, from young to old. In fact, more than half of the adult population of male sex offenders began offending during adolescence (Terry, 2004). This program will feature a “rolling group,” allowing individuals to be at different stages of the program, allowing patients to adapt to the program at their own pace. Most male sex offenders plan their crimes in advance; it is rarely an impulsive act. Although in some circumstances, offenders may take advantage of the opportunity to offend. In most cases, male sex offenders know their victims and use this as an advantage to find situations where the victim is vulnerable to attack (Schaffer et al., 2010). Sexual assaults could include physical violence, bullying, or threats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Treatment Effectiveness Research has indicated that sex offender-specific treatment can reduce the likelihood of recidivism among some sex offenders (Terry, 2004). This specific treatment focuses on altering unusual sexual interests, modifying attitudes and beliefs that attempt to support sexual offending, increasing empathy and understanding for victims, and teaching skills that help prevent recidivism and to help offenders lead normal lives (Marshall, Marshall, Serran & O'Brien, 2013). Most c...... middle of paper ...... to inform the police and the potential victim who has been named. In order to further protect the trust of the offender; the therapist and the offender will under no circumstances be seen together in public (Murphy, 2011). If the two meet anywhere outside the office, they are expected to pretend they don't know each other. However, if the offender feels comfortable being acknowledged by the therapist in public, he or she should be the first to engage in the conversation. The guidelines listed above exist to protect the offender in the therapeutic relationship. Each of these guidelines will be discussed in the very first session to be held between the two individuals. If the offender has any questions regarding confidence limits, he or she is free to ask the therapist during any of the sessions during the treatment period.