A desistance practice framework to support police professionals working with people with sexual convictions

Key Points

• The desistance framework enhances support for police professionals to work effectively with individuals who have sexual convictions.
• Critical evidence indicates that tailored interventions can improve rehabilitation outcomes for those with sexual convictions.
• Assessment of practices reveals a need for consistent application of evidence-based frameworks in police work.
• This framework may enable law enforcement to foster better community relations; further testing is required.