Treatment for abusers

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Concern was expressed about the lack of appropriate treatment services for abusers. It was felt that abusers would continue to abuse if they did not receive effective treatment.

Most effective treatment programs involve a commitment of eighteen months to two years and involve working towards the abuser accepting responsibility for keeping their sexually abusive behaviour under control.

'There needs to be more services for offenders and potential offenders. My father might be interested in something like that.'

'Adults who are sexual with children must receive intervention and treatment.' 'There should be compulsory counselling for offenders.'

'The perpetrator must be supported in going along an alternative path. Don't reinforce the alienation and aggression.'

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