An evaluation of residential treatment for sexually aggressive youth |
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Authors: | Shapiro J P Welker C J Pierce J L |
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Institution: | Applewood Centers, Inc., 2525 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115, United States. |
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Abstract: | This longitudinal study investigated the effectiveness of a one and one-half year long residential treatment program for 26 boys aged 11-15 with histories of sexually aggressive behavior. The clients were assessed with self-report and staff-report measures at the beginning and end of treatment and at several time points in between; also, aggressive acts were tabulated during a one-year follow-up period. There was evidence of improved functioning on 10 of the 12 measures. During the follow-up, 27% of the sample committed an aggressive act, and 8% committed a sexually aggressive act. On most of the measures, improvement occurred gradually over the course of treatment, and on some measures most of the improvement occurred late in the placement. |
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