GROUP INTERVENTION IN THE FAMILY: Adolescents with cognitive deficit who committed sexual offenses

The care of adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) who commit sexual offenses has historically been neglected. Recently, the approach has changed, recognizing the possibility of rehabilitation rather than punishment. This study reports on an experience of group intervention carried out with...

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Autores: Lima Moreira, Denise, Schieber Saúde Vilas Boas de Oliveira Jota, Fernanda, Salerno Borges, Juliana, Mesquita e Silva Montenegro, Neulabihan, Carvalho Gomes de Sousa, Ranieli, Fortunato Costa, Liana
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:Brasil
Institución:Faculdade Patos de Minas (FPM)
Repositorio:Psicologia e Saúde em Debate
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.psicodebate.dpgpsifpm.com.br:article/1256
Acceso en línea:https://psicodebate.dpgpsifpm.com.br/index.php/periodico/article/view/1256
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ofensa Sexual
Deficiência Intelectual
Adolescência
Intervenção Psicossocial
Sex Offense
Intellectual Disability
Adolescence
Psychosocial Intervention
Delito Sexual
Discapacidad Intelectual
Adolescencia
Intervención Psicosocial
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Sumario:The care of adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) who commit sexual offenses has historically been neglected. Recently, the approach has changed, recognizing the possibility of rehabilitation rather than punishment. This study reports on an experience of group intervention carried out with adolescents with ID who have committed sexual offenses and their families, with an emphasis on promoting social skills and building a family protection network. The intervention took place in the first half of 2024, in a public health institution, involving five families in three meetings of approximately three hours each. The sessions were conducted by a multi-professional team made up of psychologists, social workers and other professionals, and included discussion, drawing and role-playing activities, with the aim of facilitating communication between adolescents and their guardians, as well as promoting discussions about protection, sexuality and building a family support network. The experience showed a significant gain in learning and intergenerational closeness, reinforcing the importance of the parental role in guiding and protecting adolescents. It is concluded that the continuation of future meetings is recommended to consolidate the lessons learned and strengthen the family support network.