Consumer perspectives of New Zealand community treatment programmes for sexually abusive youth Jan Geary, Ian Lambie and Fred Seymour
By: Geary, Jan.
Contributor(s): Lambie, Ian | Seymour, Fred.
Material type: ArticleSeries: Journal of Sexual Aggression.Publisher: Routledge, 2011Subject(s): ADOLESCENTS | CULTURAL ISSUES | EVALUATION | FAMILIES | PROGRAMMES | SEX OFFENDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SUPPORT SERVICES | TREATMENT | YOUNG OFFENDERS | YOUNG PEOPLE | NEW ZEALAND | AUCKLAND | CHRISTCHURCH | WELLINGTON | CHILD SEXUAL ABUSEOnline resources: Click here to access online | Read the abstract In: Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2011, 17(2): 181-195Summary: The aim of this process evaluation was to identify consumer perspectives of strengths and weaknesses of programme delivery at three New Zealand community treatment programmes for sexually abusive youth. Qualitative methods were employed, with data being obtained from in-depth interviews with 24 sexually abusive youth and 23 caregivers across three sites. Results indicated that clients value good pre-entry information to reduce barriers to participation; engagement in treatment is facilitated by the quality of the client-therapist relationship, family involvement, culturally appropriate communication and creative and physical activities; and post-treatment support is important. (from the abstract). Record #4836Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2011, 17(2): 181-195
The aim of this process evaluation was to identify consumer perspectives of strengths and weaknesses of programme delivery at three New Zealand community treatment programmes for sexually abusive youth. Qualitative methods were employed, with data being obtained from in-depth
interviews with 24 sexually abusive youth and 23 caregivers across three sites. Results indicated that clients value good pre-entry information to reduce barriers to participation; engagement in treatment is facilitated by the quality of the client-therapist relationship, family involvement, culturally appropriate communication and creative and physical activities; and post-treatment support is important. (from the abstract). Record #4836