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Inmate-Participant Experience of a Motivational/ Working Positively Treatment Program for Men Convicted of Sexual Offenses

Author: Kirk A.B. Newring, Ph.D..; Viola Raschke, M.A., L.I.M.H.P.; Douglas O. Cacialli, Ph.D..; Paul J. Rodriguez, M.A., L.M.H.P..

Source: Volume 16, Number 03, September/October 2012 , pp.33-44(12)

Abstract:

Recent literature in the area of sex offender treatment has reported on the benefits of shifting treatment from a confrontational/avoidance model (traditional relapse prevention) to a supportive-collaborative/approach model (self-management, good lives). Kirk et al. relay the experiences of men receiving sexual offense–specific treatment as treatment programs have shifted from confrontational and relapse prevention–focused to a working positively/good lives model. The inmate-participants in the supportive approach program responded favorably to the change. As a case study, the authors use the inpatient Healthy Lives Program (iHeLP) and explain the program’s benefits and how it continues to evolve to yield maximum benefits.

Keywords: sex offender treatment; iHeLP

Affiliations: 1: Forensic Behavioral Health, Inc.; 2: Nebraska National Guard; 3: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; 4: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.