Psychoeducation group for juvenile sex offenders
Qualitative Study on CRIAVS-LR (Resource Centre for Sex Offenders in Languedoc-Roussillon, France) Psychoeducation Group for Juvenile Sex Offenders
This study is trying to create a support group for young people aged 14 to 20 who have committed sexual offenses, to help them improve their emotional and relationship skills and find better ways to handle their feelings.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montpellier) |
| Trial ID | NCT06100094 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on creating a psychoeducation group specifically for juvenile sex offenders aged 14 to 20. The aim is to improve their emotional and sexual relationship skills while providing alternative solutions to violence, particularly sexual violence. The study employs semi-structured qualitative interviews to gather insights from participants, which will help refine the group's structure and content. By understanding the experiences of these young individuals, the research seeks to address the lack of specific support for this population and contribute to the development of effective psychoeducational treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are minors and young adults aged 14 to 20 who have committed a sexual offense and are willing to participate in the psychoeducation group.
Not a fit: Patients with severe intellectual disabilities, decompensated psychiatric diseases, or those unable to understand the study's purpose will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could provide juvenile sex offenders with essential skills to manage their behaviors and reduce the risk of reoffending.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on psychoeducational treatments for juvenile sex offenders, the study aims to fill a gap in this area, indicating a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient aged 14 to 20 * commit a sexual offense * takes part to CRIAVS-LR psychoeducation group Exclusion Criteria: * severe intellectual disability, decompensated psychiatric disease * Illiterate or unable to understand the purpose and methodology of the study * Patient not affiliated to a French social security scheme or not a beneficiary of such a scheme * Person unable to give consent * Refusal of consent after information * Adult protected by law (guardianship, curatorship) * Person under psychiatric care * Person participating in another research project with an exclusion period still in progress,
Where this trial is running
Montpellier
- UH MONTPELLIER - La Colombiere CRIAVS — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: magali teillard, psychologist
- Email: m-teillard_dirat@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 0467338577
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.