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Sexual self-regulation problems (SSRP) are considered essential dynamic risk factors for people convicted for sexual offenses (PCSO). This chapter briefly summarizes our current knowledge on treatment interventions that aim to reduce SSRP. Several suggestions are made on how to further increase our knowledge on this topic and expand and refine forensic treatment as well as the evaluation of that treatment. Topics include suggestions for clear and consistent definitions of core concepts; detailed study including various outcome measures; and differentiation of treatment goals with regard to sexual self-regulation, in which the sexual health of the patient could be used as a starting point. Special attention is given to the impact of moral issues surrounding PCSO and their sexuality.
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The term ‘illegal sexual interests’ refers to sexual interests that are illegal if acted upon, such as pedophilia or coercion; interests are not illegal in and of themselves.
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Smid, W.J. (2022). Future Directions in the Treatment of Sexual Self-Regulation Problems in People Who Have Sexually Offended. In: Uzieblo, K., Smid, W.J., McCartan, K. (eds) Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence. Palgrave Studies in Risk, Crime and Society. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80212-7_9
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