The CASOMB Guidelines for Treating and Supervising Youth Who Have Committed a Sexual Offense have recently been released. Common methods of supervision and treatment used with adult sexual offenders are, for the most part, inappropriate and potentially harmful with youth and the Board strongly recommends that youth who have offended sexually should have services specialized for their needs. CASOMB has developed evidence-based standards and guidelines for a collaborative model of treatment and supervision of youth, supported by the principles of Risk-Need-Responsivity. These guidelines should apply for youth adjudicated for committing a sexual offense and referred to attend sex offense specific treatment by the court.
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