This Report was written by Sue Righthand, Ph.D., and Carlann Welch, Psy.D. The authors express their sincere thanks to Mary Ann Saar, Associate Commissioner for Juvenile Corrections, Maine Department of Corrections, and Sandra Hodge, Director of Child Welfare, Maine Department of Human Services, for their deep commitment to children, for their astute understanding of facilitating individual and social change, and for making this literature review possible.

The authors also extend their appreciation to Karen Stern, Program Manager, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and to OJJDP for recognizing the importance of disseminating the information contained in this literature review. The authors also express thanks to Lynn Marble, Senior Writer/Editor, Aspen Systems Corporation, for her superb editorial assistance.

This Report provides a convenient and up-to-date review of the literature and a discussion of the pragmatics of professional work with juveniles who have committed sex offenses. The authors hope that the review will assist caseworkers, clinicians, legal professionals, and others who work with these juveniles. Although this work often is difficult and challenging, combined efforts can make a difference.