Sexual Aggression Treatment

Germaine Lawrence is the only program in New England that provides gender-specific treatment of sexually aggressive behavior specifically for girls. We developed this program in conjunction with Robert Kinscherff, Ph. D., JD. in response to a growing statewide need for female adolescent sexual aggression programs. Our program provides relationship-based and developmentally appropriate treatment with a focus on the strengths and resources inherent in each of our students.

We initally conduct a sexual aggression assessment in order to understand why a child hurt another child sexually and learn how we can work with her and her family so that she can return safely to the community.

Throughout treatment, we work with girls to help them understand their behaviors and take responsibility for their actions. We prepare students to make amends to the people they abused.

As girls move forward in their treatment, the focus shifts to helping them create a positive self-image and preparing them to return to their families and communities.