INSIGHT intervention for individuals who sexually offended against children: Preliminary results of a randomized pilot study

Sousa, Marta; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; De Castro Rodrigues, Andreia

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Sousa, Marta

Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa

De Castro Rodrigues, Andreia

Abstract(s)

This study examined the preliminary results of a 25-session individual intervention program designed for individuals who sexually offended against children (ISOCs) in Portugal, whether in prison or the community setting. A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted, where eighteen ISOCs were randomly assigned to receive the INSIGHT intervention plus treatment as usual (TAU) or only TAU. ISOCs in the treatment condition demonstrated significant reductions in cognitive distortions related to child sexual abuse, some early maladaptive schemas, psychopathology, interpersonal problems, and risk of sexual violence, along with increases in self-esteem, empathy, and empathy towards victims, all with larger effect sizes. Most of these improvements were sustained at the 3-month follow-up. The intervention shows a potential promise in reducing the risk of sexual violence by addressing risk-relevant factors. Further evaluation with a larger sample is needed for more robust conclusions.

Keywords

Pilot trial Interventionprogram Child sexual abuse Individuals who sexually offended against children

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/9921

Citation

Sousa, M., Gonçalves, R. A., & de Castro-Rodrigues, A. (2024). INSIGHT intervention for individuals who sexually offended against children: preliminary results of a randomized pilot study. Psychology, Crime and Law. https://doi.org/10.1080/1068316X.2024.2381115