An Exploration of Service Providers’ Experiences With Latinos Convicted of a Sex Offense

Fraga Dominguez, Silvia and Jeglic, Elizabeth and Gonzalez, Kenny and Escobar, Daryella (2019) An Exploration of Service Providers’ Experiences With Latinos Convicted of a Sex Offense. Sexual Abuse, 32 (7). pp. 755-777. ISSN 1079-0632

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Abstract

Despite the growing Latino presence in the U.S. criminal justice system and among those who have committed sex offenses specifically, little is known about the barriers and challenges faced by this population when accessing treatment services. This study sought to gather more information about responsivity factors that may be specific to Latinos who have committed sexual offenses. Service providers who worked with Latinos convicted of sexual offenses completed an online survey and answered questions regarding perceived challenges and barriers they encountered when working with Latino clients and were asked to provide recommendations concerning services and treatment provision. Service providers frequently reported issues related to a lack of culturally sensitive services, bilingual professionals, and clients’ limited knowledge about the U.S. legal system. Among service providers with experience working with undocumented Latino immigrants, some indicated specific challenges such as stressors related to their immigration status and a lack of resources. Professionals’ recommendations were consistent with the challenges reported and findings are discussed as they pertain to responsivity issues in the provision of treatment services to Latino individuals who have committed sexual offenses.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1177/1079063219852950
Dates:	Date Event 4 June 2019 Accepted 4 June 2019 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Latinos, sex offenses, service providers, barriers
Subjects:	CAH04 - psychology > CAH04-01 - psychology > CAH04-01-05 - others in psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Psychology
Depositing User:	Silvia Fragadominguez
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2022 14:37
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2024 13:03
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13334

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