Successful intervention for young men who have harmed sexually: a fifty year journey to establishing an outstanding residential service

Peter Clarke, Sue Brock-Hollinshead

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Abstract

This article maps the development of a Quaker led residential Therapeutic Community that specialises in the treatment of young men who have sexually harmed. It details the theoretical model based on Rapoport's Four Cornerstones. The intervention model was evaluated using a longitudinal outcome research project spanning over 10 years. The researchers noted a substantial and dramatic reduction in sexual and non-sexual recidivism when the comparison group's outcomes were considered. The long-term life trajectories of the young people leaving the service led to further service development. Every young person completing the two year programme is offered an 18 month transitions service that is free at point of delivery.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages8
JournalScottish Journal of Residential Child Care
Volume16
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2017

Keywords

  • therapeutic community
  • harmful sexual behaviour
  • research outcomes
  • residential care

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