NCJ Number
170962
Journal
Journal of Sexual Aggression Volume: 2 Issue: 2 Dated: (1996) Pages: 122-142
Date Published
1996
Length
21 pages
Annotation
Research conducted in prisons in England and Wales starting in 1989 focused on issues related to the treatment of black sex offenders, particularly safety, access to group therapy programs, and factors that inhibit participation in focused group work.
Abstract
Information was collected by means of interviews of 21 psychologists, probation officers, and uniformed correctional personnel in 7 prisons that had programs for sex offenders. The interviews focused mainly on the prison programs, the treatment itself, and issues for the workers. The interviews lasted 75-130 minutes and were tape-recorded and transcribed. Results indicated white persons' ideas about black male sexuality may prevent black male sex offenders in prison from being the opportunity to attend offense-focused programs. Findings also suggested that the full participation of black male sex offenders in such programs may be inhibited by the group work setting and the content of these programs. Findings indicated the need for an additional strategy to enable black male sex offenders to take part in these group treatment programs. Tables, note, and 55 references (Author abstract modified)