Dr. Jorge Galindo has served as a therapist in Irvine, California, for more than 17 years. He now shares a private practice with his wife, Miriam Galindo, PsyD. Throughout the first two years of his private practice, Jorge Galindo also directed Olive Crest Residential Centers, where he developed treatment plans for adolescents convicted of sex offenses.
Treating the juvenile sex offender is a challenging task. Young offenders must be held accountable for their actions to prevent them from engaging in the behaviors in the future, but since they are still children, they require protection themselves.
Many young sex offenders are particularly vulnerable. Between 40 percent and 80 percent of young offenders have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Between 20 percent and 50 percent have experienced physical abuse. Many practitioners have rarely encountered a young sex offender who has never been victimized.
A number of comorbidities are common among juvenile sex offenders. Approximately 80 percent have a clinical psychiatric issue, while 30 percent to 60 percent have learning disabilities or other academic issues. Many also have impulse control or judgment challenges.
Treatment programs for young sex offenders include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention. Multisystemic therapy is also popular for addressing the underlying challenges that prompt the behavior.
Treating the juvenile sex offender is a challenging task. Young offenders must be held accountable for their actions to prevent them from engaging in the behaviors in the future, but since they are still children, they require protection themselves.
Many young sex offenders are particularly vulnerable. Between 40 percent and 80 percent of young offenders have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Between 20 percent and 50 percent have experienced physical abuse. Many practitioners have rarely encountered a young sex offender who has never been victimized.
A number of comorbidities are common among juvenile sex offenders. Approximately 80 percent have a clinical psychiatric issue, while 30 percent to 60 percent have learning disabilities or other academic issues. Many also have impulse control or judgment challenges.
Treatment programs for young sex offenders include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention. Multisystemic therapy is also popular for addressing the underlying challenges that prompt the behavior.
