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Abstract: 

This article invites professionals to look closely at the language they use, at risk assessment, and at the population of youth known as juvenile sex offenders. The aim is to challenge professionals to see that our choice of language often influences our choice of action. Given the remarkable accumulation of information regarding youth who have sexually abused, risk assessment, and the active ingredients of change, professionals have an obligation to familiarize themselves with the emerging research and remarkable opportunities to educate others.

Keywords: juvenile sex offenders; language

Affiliations:  1: Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center.