1. The Effective Management of Juvenile Sex Offenders in the Community
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2. Take Home Messages
There is no “typical” profile of a juvenile sex offender.
“One size fits all” approaches are not appropriate.
Juvenile sex offenders are not miniature adult offenders.
Collaboration is key to managing this population.
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3. Take Home Messages (Continued)
Comprehensive and ongoing assessments are critical.
Treatment must be specialized to meet the needs of the juvenile and driven by assessment information.
Effective supervision strategies reflect a balanced, success-oriented approach.
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4. Take Home Messages (Continued)
Early planning and coordination can aid in transition and reentry.
Ideal legislative responses will reflect current literature on juvenile sex offenders.
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5. Additional Resources
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) –
National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) –
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) –
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) –
You can also visit the CSOM Web site at
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6. In Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to attend this training! We appreciate your commitment to working with these youth, their victims, and their families.
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