At The New York Mental Health Group, our SOTP integrates cutting‑edge psychological, behavioral, and criminological research to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation. Following best practices from the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), we use the Risk‑Need‑Responsivity (RNR) model, cognitive‑behavioral therapy, and trauma‑informed care to create tailored, effective treatment plans.

Program Objectives:

• Reduce the risk of sexual reoffending

• Address criminogenic needs and build empathy

• Develop relapse prevention and self‑regulation skills

• Support community reintegration and ensure victim safety

How the Program Works:
Each participant begins with a comprehensive assessment—evaluating static and dynamic risk factors, protective factors, sexual interests, psychosexual functioning, mental health, and substance use. These insights facilitate treatment planning and risk management.

Core Curriculum Includes:

• Orientation & Engagement: Setting expectations, fostering accountability, and starting cognitive restructuring

• Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy: Challenging cognitive schemas/distorted thinking, addressing deviant sexual interests, building empathy, and learning emotional regulation and impulse control

• Risk Management: Practicing coping strategies through rehearsal, role‑play, and ongoing self‑monitoring

• Community Reintegration: Establishing prosocial supports, involving families, and coordinating with probation/parole resources

Specialized Tracks:

• Modified curricula for developmentally disabled offenders

• Family‑centered approaches for juveniles

• Gender‑responsive adaptations for female offenders

Program Features:

• Weekly individual and 90‑minute group sessions

• Family education on safety planning and boundaries

• A multidisciplinary team including therapists, case managers, and legal partners

• Regular progress reviews and outcome measurements (e.g., Abel Assessment, MSI‑II, STABLE-2007)

• Polygraph Testing

Ethics & Aftercare:
Strict confidentiality (with mandated reporting), informed consent, cultural competence, and non‑discriminatory practices are central to our work. Ongoing support includes monthly groups, booster sessions, crisis services, and close collaboration with courts and probation officers.