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Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Assessment and Treatment of Adult Sex Offenders, Fifth Circuit, The Judiciary (Request for Information)
1. Assessment Services: Must follow SOMT guidelines and include a clinical interview, history, psychometric testing, penile plethysmograph/Abel Assessment, and polygraph.2. Treatment Guidelines: Must utilize group therapy (maximum 12 people) combining Relapse Prevention, Behavior Modification, and Psychological components.3. Guideline Updates: Notes that SOMT may develop new guidelines during the contract, subject to mutual negotiation.4. Evidence-Based Practices: Requires validated risk assessment tools and interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.