Home Department written question – answered at on 2 May 2006.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what counselling is available to serious sex offenders (a) whilst in prison and (b) when released into the community to deal with a reliance on hardcore pornography.
The main provision for serious sex offenders in prison is accredited offending behaviour programmes. Assessment and treatment would identify and seek to address unhelpful sexual preoccupations including pornography.
Serious sexual offenders will be subject to licence supervision and a multi-agency risk management plan. Licence conditions may include a requirement to participate in a treatment programme and where appropriate receive medical treatment.
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