These are what we don't want to see on our psychosexual evaluations
FACTORS EMPIRICALLY RELATED TO INCREASED RISK IN JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS
Deviant sexual interests
Prior sexual offenses
Duration of sexual offense history
High density offending
Sexual Preoccupation
High degree of planning in offenses
High degree of sexualization of the victim
The use of threats or force in the index offense
Attitudes, which normalize or advocate sexual assault
Blaming the victim/Failing to accept responsibility
The presence of conduct disorder or delinquent tendencies
Behavior difficulties such as truancy or school difficulties
Involvements with a dysfunctional peer group
Impulsivity
Substance abuse
Acting out expressed anger
Multiple offenses (non-sexual)
Caregiver inconsistency
Unstable environment with inadequate supervision
Conversely, these are the factors we’re hoping to see; make sure your expert is listing them if they are present
FACTORS RELATED TO GOOD TREATMENT OUTCOME
Family Support
Community Adjustment
Quality of Peer Relations
Absence of Psychopathology
Absence of Conduct Disorder or strong delinquent tendencies
Willingness to accept responsibility
Motivation for change
