JUVENILE OFFENDERS
The Joseph J. Peters
Institute treats children and adolescents with broadly defined sexual
behavior problems, ranging from victimless paraphilias to predatory
sexual assault. Clients are referred by the juvenile justice system
or through social service agencies. The
treatment process involves an intake assessment which includes a
comprehensive clinical interview with the youth and his/her caregivers.
Emphasis is placed on obtaining a comprehensive sexual history,
assessing sexual attitudes, and analysis of the referral offense
or behaviors. An array of psychological measures addressing psychological
and sexual functioning is administered.
Various treatment modalities are utilized in
the program. These include Individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral
group therapy, family therapy, relapse prevention, and psychoeducational
modules.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Contact: Thomas
F. Haworth, Ph.D.
ADULT OFFENDERS
The Institute provides therapy for adult male and female offenders.
Clients include those charged with or convicted of sexual offenses
as well as those referred for problems related to sexual behavior
by other social service agencies. Individuals self-referred for
sexually abusive behaviors who manifest a clear evidence of internal
motivation for treatment are also accepted for treatment. The vast
majority of clients are referred by State or Federal probation or
parole agencies and the Department of Corrections.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON ADULT OFFENDERS
Contact: Barry
Zakireh, Ph.D.
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