ABSTRACT
This chapter provides our view of the most effective approaches to fully engaging sex offenders in treatment. It considers motivational strategies at various points in the treatment process and to consider an overall treatment approach that integrates motivation and engagement. In institutional settings, for example, in which the non-sex offender population is hostile towards sex offenders, interviews and treatment need to be conducted in a way that minimises the identification of potential participants. The chapter discusses the basic issues involved in being part of the group, such as the time and days the group runs, and emphasize the importance of confidentiality. It outlines the components of the treatment programme and why they are relevant to improving the participant's life. The chapter also outlines factors that we believe block motivation and yet are typically addressed in sex offender programmes. It addresses treatment facilitating factors such as therapeutic processes. The chapter concludes by considering the motivational value of a strength-based treatment approach.
