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Research & Treatment Outcomes

Mathom Ongoing Research Endeavor (MORE)
The MORE, involving psychometric data collection using scientifically accepted instruments, is a recent adaptation of a long-standing research initiative at Mathom House. Information is gathered from both psychometric and interview media, and is used for the purposes of identifying patterns of attitude and behavior within clients that are relevant to treatment targets. MORE data serves to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning, with pre-discharge assessment serving to measure treatment impact and inform aftercare planning. Ultimately, data will yield a pattern analysis comparing treatment targets and treatment gains to outcome criterion via inpatient and outpatient outcome tracking. Domains to be assessed within individuals are concomitant with empirically indicated risk factor areas for this population, and involve aspects of: Cognitive Functioning; Executive Functioning/Impulse Control; Personality/Antisocial Characteristics; Attitudes toward Sex and Sex Offending; General Behavior; Actuarial and Clinically-Guided Recidivism Risk Data; Moral Development; Sexual Interest; and Social Skill. Projective testing and Objective measures of individuals’ patterns of sexual arousal may occur, given appropriate informed consent. The Clinical Director will be responsible for gleaning, maintaining, and reporting assessment data in accordance with PA code, title 49 and the ethics code governing psychology practice.

2006 Mathom Evaluation Project
This paper examines recidivism for all juvenile sex offenders placed in a secured juvenile detention facility from October 1989 to May 2005 (N=179). Recidivism through rearrest data relating to time of recidivism, type of recidivism, and multiple recidivisms is provided. The study then uses J-SOAP-II variables on a subgroup of the population (N=115) to determine the practicality of using this instrument as a tool for assessing release. This study finds support for previous studies on the amount of recidivism and the types of recidivism. This research generally supports the use of the J-SOAP-II as a useful tool for predicting future offending.

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2009 Mathom House Treatment Outcome Report
In an effort to adhere to State and Local reporting requirements, Mathom House completed a study evaluating post-discharge outcome data relating to new legal charges, and statuses of occupation/education, support system involvement, mental health, and residence. The data was collected for 69 individuals who had been discharged from the sex offender-specific treatment program at Mathom House between March of 2004 and April 2009, representing a five-year (61 month) study. The highest rates of success were found in recidivism rates (0.0%) and academic/job status (82%).

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