Introduction

In 1978, The Sexual Abuse Clinic (now SSA) was created by a number of professional therapists trained in the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders, their victims, and families. The mission of the Clinic is to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by providing services to individuals who have sexual behavior problems. Approximately 80% of the Clinic's patients have been adjudicated and are referred through community corrections agencies, while the remaining 20% are either self-referred or enter treatment on the advice of family or friends. Since its inception, the Clinic has treated more than 8,000 offenders, including 1,000 adolescents and 100 female offenders. The Clinic employs several professional therapists in order to serve a wide clientele and provides extensive resources for coordination with community agencies.

Of special interest to Clinic staff is the assessment and treatment of adolescent offenders, female offenders, and offenders who are developmentally delayed or psychiatrically impaired. These subgroups have long been neglected and deserve intensive treatment to prevent sexual reoffense. To accomplish this goal, special resources have been developed to meet the needs of these individuals.

Please feel free to contact any member of the Clinic for further information or assistance.