The significance of an Australian Community Maintenance Program for men who have sexually offended – Service Provider perspectives
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Casey, S
Birdgen, A
Guadagno, B
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One of the difficulties with the implementation of community maintenance programs (CMPs) for men who have sexually offended has been the lack of a definitive conceptualization of maintenance and therefore no standardized theory or program. The aim of this study was one part of a broader attempt to develop an understanding of maintenance programs by exploring the views, opinions, and experiences of those who facilitate maintenance programs. The current study sought to consult with service providers, after interviewing CMP participants, to formulate a working definition by incorporating their perceptions with existing knowledge of the extant literature. Eleven service providers (i.e., psychologists) who delivered the largest Australian CMP were interviewed and asked about their perceptions regarding the purpose and objectives of the CMP as well as their experiences of facilitating the program. Four primary themes emerged as relevant, which are discussed, as well as the implications for practice and researchers.
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Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
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Criminology
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Youssef, C; Casey, S; Birdgen, A; Guadagno, B, The significance of an Australian Community Maintenance Program for men who have sexually offended – Service Provider perspectives, Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 2022