Adolescent sex offenses vary widely and are grossly underreported. Ignoring these youths does not solve their problems, because close to 60 percent of convicted adult offenders reported that they experienced deviant sexual arousal before age 18 and rarely received treatment. However, treatment in residential facilities is too expensive for these offenders and has a stigmatizing and disruptive effect. Offenders should receive comprehensive assessments to determine who can be treated in the community. The assessment serves as a screening device, as a basis for treatment planning, and as a way to educate offenders and their families. Community treatment programs should include six components: 1) weekly group therapy for offenders, 2) therapy and education groups for parents, 3) intensive probation supervision of the family, 4) weekly individual therapy for offenders, 5) weekly family therapy, and 6) aftercare. Treatment goals should include the elimination of all sexually abusive and other criminal behavior, increased awareness of the emotions and behavior patterns leading to abuse, increased social skills, and awareness that relapse prevention is a lifelong commitment. Families should receive a composite of therapy methods. 4 references.