title: Rehabilitation of child molesters: a cost-benefit analysis.
abstract: This study examined the cost effectiveness of the rehabilitation of child molesters by designing and testing a cost-benefit model. The model uses program and reoffense data from a treatment center for offenders and costs derived from averaged figures obtained from state agencies. Results of the analysis, as well as related policy issues, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts Treatment Center, Bridgewater.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prentky
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Burgess
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010378:Pedophilia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011330:Prisons; D012008:Recurrence; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*