Juvenile Sex Offender Program

(For both male offender and female offender programs)

Admission Criteria:

• • Offender must be considered a JSO (Juvenile Sex Offender) as indicated by involvement in the Juvenile Court/Juvenile Probation system for sexually inappropriate behavior.
• • JSO is not residing with or having contact with their victim(s).
• • JSOs mental health or substance abuse issues are stabilized.

Successful Discharge Criteria:

• • JSO has completed all program assignments
• • JSO has demonstrated consistently improved levels of insight, accountability and victim empathy as judged by the clinical team based on behavioral observation.
• • JSO has acknowledged and taken ownership for at least all sex offenses of record (from collateral information).
• • JSO has completed a comprehensive Relapse Prevention Plan.
• • JSO has successfully utilized safety plans in the community.
• • JSO has demonstrated evidence of stability regarding grades, employment (if applicable), relationships, AOD recovery.
• • All members of the treatment team are in agreement that the offender has met the above criteria.