Sexual Offense in Norway and the Need for Treatment Programs for Sexual Offenders

• NCJ Number: 113910
• Journal: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Dated: (September 1988) Pages: 135-141
• Author(s): H J W Weihe
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 7 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Few rehabilitation programs have been effective for sex offenders in Scandinavian countries.

Abstract

In contrast, the number of treatment programs in the USA has rapidly increased. The author discusses necessary variables when considering the need for sex offender treatment programs; the number of offenses; recidivism; and the higher number of physical and emotional problems associated with the offender population. (Author abstract)