The vast number of people on community supervision is astonishing. Sexual violence has significant consequences not only to the victim but families and communities as well. The behaviors and motivations to commit sexual abuse produce a plethora of feelings and misunderstandings. Sex offenders come in all sizes and shapes and this diverse population poses a real danger to the public. Sexual abuse is a complex issue. Community supervision must be diligent in balancing the needs of the person with the safety of others. The cost and legal complications associated with managing sex offenders are exceptional and require a deep understanding of the criminal justice system. Our government, federal, state, and local, is proactively working on developing …show more content…
Sex offender case management should center around fundamental principles such as being evidence-based using specialized training and knowledge while collaboratively including the public and other governmental and healthcare entities. Programs should be monitored and examined to ensure that standards and guidelines are clear and uniform. Assessments which includes record reviews, interviews, risk-need tools, and other methods allow case managers to better understand the individual and tailor strategies to better assist them in transitioning within the community. Offenders could experience serious repercussions for not following the conditions of …show more content…
The level of intensity should be matched to gain the best results possible. The higher the risk, the more time and specialization is needed to tackle their issues. This should paint a picture of the number of resources everyone will require for rehabilitation. Supervision should target very specific criminogenic needs of these sex offenders. Treatment should always be tailored for each individual offender for it to work for their needs. Individual characteristics, including learning skills, intellect, culture, language as well as others should be considered when determining how engaged the individual would be in the treatment process. These principles, which are risk, needs, and responsivity, tells parole officers and other professionals a great deal about sex offenders and are the first steps in gauging the direction treatment should go and the possibility of success or failure.
Polygraphs examinations undercover past offenses and makes sure that compliance conditions are being met. Sex offenders are under community supervision because they agree to treatment. They are required to disclose all past and current sexual history without denying deviant activities. Community corrections want to decrease negative actions and manage positive behaviors through educating and training the offender of their risk factors and ways of dealing with