Research Shows that the Right Treatment for Adolescents Can Reduce Recidivism
This brief article reviews an important examination into treatment of adolescents who have sexually abused.
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To Treat or Not to Treat... What are the Questions? Considering the Effectiveness of Sexual Offender Treatment
It argues that it is not enough to simply administer a program and that treatment is most effective when it is meaningful to the abuser.
Teen Dating Violence: A Closer Look at Adolescent Romantic Relationships
This Web page highlights the role of policy makers in preventing teen dating violence and presents information about 2014 introduced legislation. The Web page also includes a list of state laws related to prevention of and intervention for teen dating violence.
The Effects of Prison Sentences and Intermediate Sanctions on Recidivism: General Effects and Individual Differences
This examination of nearly half a million criminal offenders concludes that prisons and intermediate sanctions should not be used on their own with the expectation that they will reduce criminal behavior.
State Law Guide: Teen Dating Abuse Education and School Policies
This guide presents state laws and pending legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies to address teen dating violence.