Sex offenders cannot be “cured” but with specialized offense specific treatment and supervision, many sex offenders can manage their deviant behaviors. Society must understand that not all sex offenders are predatory and the majority of sex offenders will not commit new sexual offenses. The public perception of sex offenders representing a high risk and the evident reality of statistics demonstrate a relatively low level of sexual reoffending. Society must be informed, aware, and think of safety first. Communities must listen to outcries regarding abuse. It is crucial to remember, there are no absolutes or “magic bullets” in the process of identifying risk factors. Some sex offenders will inevitably commit subsequent sex offenses, in spite of our best efforts at identification aimed at minimizing these conditions (Bynum, 2001).
For more information contact:
Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Mail Code 1982
P.O. Box 149347
Austin , Texas 78714-9347
Phone: (512) 834-4530 Fax: (512) 834-4511
CSOT Email address: csot@dshs
Website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/csot/default.shtm