Sb. Levine et al., PROFESSIONALS WHO SEXUALLY OFFEND - EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, Journal of sex & marital therapy, 20(4), 1994, pp. 288-302
Methods and results of the Psychiatric evaluations of 31 professionals
who have been accused of sexually inappropriate behaviors within thei
r work context are presented. Eight types of professionals were evalua
ted the majority were clergy, physicians, and teachers. Paraphilia was
diagnosed in 26%, a nonparaphilic sexual compulsive syndrome in anoth
er 29%, and some form of character disorder in 58%. Seven professional
s had offended six or more times. The ethical failures of the professi
onals were diverse and could not simply be explained by psychiatric di
agnoses. Approximately half of the professionals were thought to be sa
fe to return to work often with a recommendation for psychotherapy and
monitoring of their professional activities. A recommendation to no l
onger practice their professional roles was given for 47% of those eva
luated, and the referring agency followed through with the recommendat
ion. Outpatient psychotherapy was recommended for 84% of the sample. P
sychotropic medications were occasionally recommended.