Psychological interventions for sex offenders in Uruguay
Possibilities, obstacles and challenges
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Sexual violence, sex offenders, psychological interventions, post-prison context, public policyAbstract
This article addresses one of the least-known aspects of the phenomenon of sexual violence in Uruguay, sexual offenders, and psychological intervention responses within the framework of changes in public policy on gender-based violence. We analyze the implementation of a psychological program for sexual offenders linked to the post-prison context. To this end, we chose the case study method, using techniques that include diverse sources of information from group interviews with the technical team, participant observation, interviews with management, and documentary analysis. The results show that psychological interventions for sexual offenders were implemented in an opportunistic political and institutional context, but with difficulties in legitimizing and consolidating them on the institutional agenda. The theoretical and technical approach that underpins these interventions, as well as professionals' attitudes toward sexual offenders, constitute challenges that require specialized ongoing training.
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