Provide an overview from the literature regarding different types of sex offenders and the risks involved with having each at the halfway house. Explain recidivism rates of each type of sex offender.

Forensic psychology

A halfway house for sexual offenders has been proposed for Arcadia City, population 100,000. You, as a forensic psychology professional, have been asked by the mayor to speak at a community town hall, where you will present the arguments for or against the halfway house.

For this Final Project develop a 12- to 16-slide presentation with speaker notes.

• Provide an overview from the literature regarding different types of sex offenders (e.g., violent or nonviolent) and the risks involved with having each at the halfway house.
• Explain recidivism rates of each type of sex offender.
• Describe three treatment methods and their effectiveness.
• Describe the types of challenges those on the sex offender registry face.
• Describe the use of the polygraph in the treatment of sex offenders.
• Reference your state or regional sex offender management board recommendations.