Evaluation of Treatment Outcome for Adult Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse

Judith V. Becker; John A. Hunter

doi:10.1177/0093854892019001007

Evaluation of Treatment Outcome for Adult Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse

Judith V. Becker, John A. Hunter

Psychology

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This article reviews therapy outcome studies on adult sexual perpetrators of child victims. The majority of studies reviewed indicate relatively low recidivism rates for treated child molesters. Future research issues are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	74-92
Number of pages	19
Journal	Criminal Justice and Behavior
Volume	19
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854892019001007
State	Published - Mar 1992

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General Psychology
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