How to Find Psychological Treatment for Sex Offenders

Sex offenders are often released under the condition of registration and supervision by the department of parole or probation. While this condition may be an effective deterrent for many offenders, treatment is still needed to deal with the psychological factors that led to the initial offense. Finding psychological treatment for sex offenders, ideally before they hurt others, is of key importance.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet connection

1. Ask your probation or parole officer to refer you to a psychologist who deals with sex offenders.
2. Contact your health insurance company to find out if there are provisions for psychological treatment and which providers you may see.
3. Use your favorite search engine to look for “registered sex offender treatment provider” and the name of your state or county.
4. Pare down your list by calling the psychologists and asking about their treatment policies and experience.