Evaluating Outpatient Behavior Therapy of Sex Offenders: A Pretest-Posttest Study.

Compared entrance and exit scores for 16 patients completing outpatient treatment for sex offenders. Statistically significant outcome measures and clinical improvements were obtained. Follow-up in 26 months yielded one reoffender. Results support the use of outpatient behavior therapy in reducing deviant sexual arousal and enhancing appropriate behavior. (Author/EMK)