A large majority of offenders are known to and often related to the victim. Most victims are between the ages of four and five or ten and thirteen. There are different types of sexual offending behavior, including exposure, fondling, genital contact, and intercourse. Deviant sexual interest patterns generallly develop betweent he ages of twelve and fifteen. Adolescents commit 5,000 - 16,000 sexual assaults per 100,000 in the population.
Adolescents do cooperate in treatment, even though they minimize their behavior.
Adolescents are more amenable to change than adult offenders. Offenders are required to participate in sex offender treatment and follow the ruels of probation or the sentencing alternative will be revoked and the standard range sentence imposed. Treatment may include individual, group, and family counseling. The Court's decision is based on a comprhensive diagnostic evaluation and recommendations from both Defense Counsel and the Prosecutor, and Diagnostic Unit and sexuality assessment completed by a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. If you need help, contact us today.