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Sexual violence: the perpetrator.

B R Johnson1

  • 1University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, USA.

New Directions for Mental Health Services
|July 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Mental health professionals assess and treat sexual violence victims and perpetrators. This chapter covers forensic issues related to sexual violence offenders.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Mental health professionals engage in the assessment and treatment of individuals affected by sexual violence.
  • Services extend to both victims and perpetrators of sexual violence.
  • Forensic considerations are integral to addressing sexual violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the assessment and treatment modalities for sexual violence perpetrators.
  • To discuss the forensic issues pertinent to individuals who commit sexual violence.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of mental health services in sexual violence cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on forensic psychology and sexual offending.
  • Analysis of clinical best practices for offender treatment.
  • Examination of legal and ethical considerations in forensic mental health evaluations.

Main Results:

  • Established protocols for offender assessment and treatment.
  • Identified key forensic challenges in managing sexual violence cases.
  • Highlighted the dual role of mental health professionals in victim support and offender management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of sexual violence requires specialized mental health interventions for perpetrators.
  • Forensic evaluations are crucial for legal and therapeutic processes.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is essential for addressing the complexities of sexual violence.

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