A Psychometric study of six self-report measures for use with sexual offenders with cognitive and social functioning deficits
Psychology, Crime & Law, Volume 13, Issue 5 October 2007 , pages 505 - 522
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Fiona Williams ; Helen Wakeling ; Stephen Webster
"This study firstly examines the psychometric properties of six assessment measures, which were specifically adapted for the lower functioning offender from existing sexual offender assessments. The assessments were found to have reasonable psychometric properties as determined by internal consistency and factor analyses. The second part of the study was an exploration of treatment change. Significant pre- to post-treatment change was found on five of the measures. However, the lack of a comparison group makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions about treatment change. Further evidence is also required to determine the link between self-report assessments and recidivism. "
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