Prior to release from prison, offenders learn their specific risk areas and with the aid of therapists, formulate relapse prevention plans. Sex is not the only motivation for sexual assault. Sex offender treatment can only help individuals who acknowledge their problems and are motivated to change. Child molesters and rapists are placed in the same groups to address crossover sexual assaulting behavior. Phase I Treatment Contract PWP -Detailed information about behavioral expectations and responsibilities of offenders and therapists.
Recovery involves every aspect of a member's life, and behavior is subject to scrutiny.
Sex offenders have issues with power and lack the skills to develop healthy peer relationships. While incarcerated, sex offenders are not presented with the same high-risk situations found within communities, which often results in a misperceived ability to control their offending behaviors. Offenders then lack the skills to maintain their behavioral changes once released into the community. Members learn their offenses cycles and use the information to recognize high-risk situations and create individualized behavioral interventions to avoid relapse. This document serves as the basis for structuring parole, serves as a guide for structuring and monitoring the offender's life, is used to obtain a support system, and is used to help the support system understand the offender.