Current research indicates that, when an adolescent has the support of his or her primary caregivers in the treatment process, the recidivism rate (more criminal offenses) decreases from 25% to 2%, so we recognize the importance of parental engagement. When a juvenile begins treatment, the caregivers are required to begin attending the parent groups twice monthly. These groups provide, not only information about how to manage a juvenile with a sexual behavior problem, but also the emotional support of a skilled treatment provider and other families undergoing the same crisis.

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