According to a Meta-Analysis Conducted by Hanson Et Al

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to a meta-analysis conducted by Hanson et al.(2002) ,which of the following statements is false regarding the treatment of sex offenders?

• A)Newer treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy are more effective than older forms of treatment.
• B)Treatment is significantly more effective with adolescent sex offenders than with adult sex offenders.
• C)Both community and institutional treatment are associated with a decrease in recidivism.
• D)Sex offenders who drop out of treatment programs have higher recidivism rates than those who complete treatment programs.
• E)Sex offenders who refuse any form of treatment have higher recidivism rates than those who complete treatment programs.

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