| The presenters have evaluated four different specialized probation programs for sex offenders, each of which was established or expanded inr esponse to a state agency's decision to provide limited funding for such programs. Each program incorporated treatment in some way; approaches included an in-house treatment program, trained probation officers serving as co-therapists in external programs, and referrals to existing specialized sex offender treatment programs. This presentation explores some of the challenges associated with such collaborations, including initial and on-going risk assessment, shared responsibility for offender management, and different measures of success in clinical and probation settings. The positive benefits of a well-defined program evaluation for treatment providers and for criminal justice agencies are explored. |
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