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Even so, psychologists face challenges in convincing law enforcement authorities to take treatment seriously given the obvious public concern about sex offenses. One major obstacle is public misconceptions about recidivism, Hanson says. "Even when we're talking with law enforcement officials...

Care can be provided by a variety of options. Here are three: The agency can hire their own staff to provide health care; contract with an outside private vendor; or, the option we took, partner with the local Department of Health (DOH) to provide health care. Our DOH point of contact is Dr. Max Solano...

There is a national body that certifies correctional facilities in healthcare. It's called the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Their website is: http://www.ncchc.org/ Our agency, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, is a "triple crown" agency. (ACA, CALEA, NCCHC certified...