Improving Practices of Risk Assessment and Intervention Planning for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Who Sexually Offend

This article reviews contemporary academic research on this subject and highlights opportunities for improvement. First, research on risk factors for this client group was reviewed, observing the differences between empirically validated common factors and factors that are specific to the individual. Second, existing actuarial and structured clinical judgment approaches were evaluated. Third, the person‐centered planning approach to service planning for persons with ID was examined, highlighting how the principles of this approach may be used to enhance current practices in risk assessment and intervention planning. The author concludes that effective collaboration between support teams and clinical professionals, with focus maximized on individual risk factors and strengths, should lead to improved outcomes of risk assessment and intervention planning for persons with ID whose sexual behavior is inappropriate. A call to action is presented for the development of an enhanced, fourth‐generation, approach that embodies a collaborative framework.

Source: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities - March 27, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: Jason Keller Tags: Original Article Source Type: research