Abstract
Abstract This paper provides an overview and theoretical basis of the sex offender program offered at Westmorland Institution, Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada. The offender is viewed as an individual who has more than a problem with his/her sexuality. The root causes of this type of behavior are at the core of the individual. A treatment approach is described that keeps with this view of the offender. One of the most effective means for helping the offender achieve victim empathy is to facilitate a therapeutic environment that allows the individual to approach his or her own victimization in a meaningful manner. The main source for this paper has been the labor itself. Both authors have been working, researching, and teaching in this area for several years. It is important in the treatment process to approach the inner world of the offender, to build a bridge between therapist and inmate. With this in mind the necessity of ongoing supervision is discussed. Low recidivism rates indicate the benefits of this type of approach.
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