Sex Offence Case Study - Forensic Psychology

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Sex Offence Case Study
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Abstract
This essay is an assessment report written with the aim of providing insight to the
psychologist charged with treating Mr. Smith, a recurrent sex offender. The essay begins by
shedding light on the offender's background including his sex and social development as well as
information on his education and employment. The first segment relates the offender’s
background with his unlawful tendencies and tries to establish the causes of this repetitive
behavior. Afterward, the essay highlights smith’s current circumstances including his progress
since being incarcerated to help facilitate his treatment and rehabilitation. Subsequently, the
report examines Mr. Smith’s current risk of reoffending if integrated back to society. The report
then offers relevant suggestions geared towards mitigating re-occurrence of the offenses by
Mr.Smith.Additionally,the, the essay explores in great detail the ethical considerations that the
treating psychologist should address before commencing Smith’s treatment. What’s more, the
report offers the various strategies that can enhance a rapport between the treating psychologist
and the patient to enhance communication and proper treatment. Lastly, the report outlines the
risks that Mr. Smith poses to the wellbeing of the psychologist before concluding by providing
ways to tackle them.

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Mr. Smith’s background relevant to his treating psychologist
Mr. Smith grew up in a dysfunctional family where his father paid no attention to the
emotional health of his children.Mr.Smith, therefore, lacked a father figure who would provide
guidance regarding social relations, especially with the opposite sex. The patient has also been
exposed to aggression towards women courtesy of his father who used to verbally abuse Mr.
Smith’s mother. Additionally, Mr. Smith grew up in an environment that was socially male-
dominated. The men in Smith's life, however, had little respect and regard for women which is
the basis for Mr. Smith’s beliefs regarding sexual consent. The client is also a regular drinker
which may be a contributor to his offensive behavior. Alcohol tends to remove both their
psychological and physical inhibitors making the perpetrator more likely to perform the sexual
offensive act (Curt & Anne, 2014, p.97). Mr. Smith also lacks platonic relationships with
women. He reports that his relationships with women have been short-term and based on sex. As
a result, he is very delusional and he often regards positive social cues from women as sexually
motivated. Mr. Smith therefore often assumes that friendly women find him sexually attractive
which ends with him committing sexual assault. Mr. Smith also dropped out of school in year
eleven. He, therefore, does not have a very clear understanding of what constitutes a sexual
offense. The client is also rebellious and unruly which have impeded his education as well as
employment.
Information on Mr. Smith’s current circumstances relevant to his treating
psychologist