An Overview of Sex Offender Treatment

In this video Pennie Farrell, L.C.S.W., Ph.D., of the Sex Offender Information Station, http://www.sexoffenderinformationstat..., discusses sex offender treatment and gives an overview of the treatment program she uses in her practice. She explains how offenders get into treatment, what happens during the first meeting, cycle work, and tells more about the clarification process in treatment. She also describes the Containment Model used to hold the offender in treatment accountable. This is a rare look into the workings of sex offender treatment. Dr. Farrell has more than 20 years experience in the field and is the author of the book, "Mandated: Lying Believable Sex Offenders.