Assessment and Treatment of Distorted Schemas in Sexual Offenders. (January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beech, Anthony R.; Bartels, Ross M.; Dixon, Louise
• Other Names: Gannon Theresa A. guest-editor.; Ward Tony guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Trauma, violence & abuse. Volume 14:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2013-01
• Subjects: schemas -- sex offenders -- distorted cognitions -- schema therapy -- indirect measures; Child abuse -- Periodicals; Post-traumatic stress disorder in children -- Periodicals; Violence -- Periodicals; Family violence -- Periodicals; Violence envers les enfants -- Périodiques; Violence familiale -- Périodiques; Névroses post-traumatiques -- Périodiques; 616.8521
• DOI: 10.1177/1524838012463970
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-8380

Abstract

The aim of this review is to examine the literature related to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders' distorted schemas. Where appropriate, the review draws upon current insights from the field of social cognition to aid in the critical evaluation of the findings. First, the review considers the various different methodologies for assessing distorted schemas, discussing their strengths and limitations. Second, the review examines the work related to the treatment of sex offenders' schemas. Suggestions for future research, and the implications for clinical practice, are highlighted in the article.