Using the Arts Therapies in Treatment of Sexual Offenders Against Children (From Vulnerable Populations: Evaluation and Treatment of Sexually Abused Children and Adult Survivors, Volume 1, P 265-298, 1988, Suzanne M Sgroi, ed. -- See NCJ-118378)

• NCJ Number: 118382
• Author(s): C E Naitove
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 34 pages
• Sale Source: Lexington Books
• Publication Type: Training (Aid/Material)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This chapter presents art (graphics, dance and movement, drama, music, poetry, literature, photography, and play) tools and techniques to facilitate the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders against children.

Abstract

Harter's work has suggested a three-stage process in developing the ability to accept a multiplicity of feelings associated with a given individual or circumstance. This theoretical concept is most useful both in establishing the level of developmental arrest in sexual offenders and in planning therapeutic interventions using the expressive therapies. This chapter discusses the selection of techniques, eliciting and evaluating artistic expressions from clients, materials used in expressive therapy, and introducing the arts activities and designing sessions. The latter topic addresses the making of drawings or collages and the use of photo cards. A discussion of therapeutic goals and techniques addresses specific applications of theories and suggested approaches as well as art and mime, movement, and music and poetry. The chapter concludes with a consideration of arts therapists as consultants. 6 references, a list of resources.