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To learn one significant emerging innovation in sex offender supervision: A collaborative approach. Learning Objectives. Premises of Sex Offender Management. Requires multi-disciplinary collaboration Victim safety is paramount. Collaboration is Essential Because.
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To learn one significant emerging innovation in sex offender supervision: A collaborative approach Learning Objectives CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Premises of Sex Offender Management • Requires multi-disciplinary collaboration • Victim safety is paramount CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Collaboration is Essential Because • Sexual abuse involves many arenas • Information & disclosure are key • There is a common goal CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Collaboration Between Supervision and Treatment • Traditional separation/confidentiality is gone • Both focus on accountability • Both focus on preventing future victimization CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Probation Officer Roles • Leader of the supervision team • Enforcer of conditions of the court • Restricts activities/rewards progress of offender • Uses victim impact information CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Treatment Provider Roles • Helps offender develop internal control • Provides information to supervising agent, team CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Victim Advocate Roles • Maintains victim-centered focus • Provides support/information to victim • Liaison between victim and team • Provides training/input on policy/practice CSOM Long Version: Section 2
The Containment Approach • Coherent, shared philosophy • Victim-centered team approach • Consistent policies • Monitoring and feedback • Probation/parole, treatment, and polygraph examiners CSOM Long Version: Section 2
A Model Process--Containment Approach Criminal Justice System Sex Offense Polygraph Specific Treatment
A Model Process--Containment Approach (cont.) Criminal Justice System Confidentiality waivers Family reunification policies Surveillance officers Law enforcement registration Consistent policies Urinalysis Interagency teams Monitored leisure time Employment restriction Internet restriction 72 hour MH hold Supervision conditions Victim therapist Sex Offense Polygraph Approved treatment providers Specific Polygraph examiner approval Treatment Leisure time monitoring Victim community approval Cross training Victim services
Polygraph Examiner Roles • Helps break down denial • Assists with sexual history • Investigates compliance CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Types of Post-Conviction Polygraph Examinations • Disclosure Polygraph • Specific Issue Polygraph • Maintenance Polygraph CSOM Long Version: Section 2
Cautions about Overlapping Roles • Each team member has same information. • Each reacts according to own responsibility. CSOM Long Version: Section 2