The purpose of this literature review is to discuss the importance of sex offender treatment, compare and contrast research points related to treatment, and address the validity of peer-reviewed articles. Each year 6,000 sex offenders enter treatment (Waldram, 2008). Various therapeutic treatment options are offered and the main goal is to rehabilitate and modify behavior. The body of research reveals several therapeutic treatment models and discusses the purpose and effectiveness of each model. This paper will also discuss some of the challenges of implementing therapeutic treatment schemes as viable alternatives for treating sex offenders. Finally, the research will also examine the impact of treatment in relation to recidivism. Treatment of Sex Offenders: A Review of the Literature Statistics from the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics (2011) reveal that in 2010, 747,408 sex offenders were registered in the United States. The number shows an increase of over seven thousand compared to the previous year. According to Vivian-Bryne (2004), therapeutic treatment for sexual offenders is one approach to addressing the problem of sexual offending and reducing its number. Although the idea of ​​therapeutic treatment for sex offenders may raise skepticism, myriad therapeutic treatment models are available (Polizzi, MacKenzie, & Hickman, 1999). This paper will establish the important complexities surrounding the therapeutic treatment of sex offenders, including the effectiveness of treatment, the challenges of treatment schemes, and recidivism. Peer-reviewed articles regarding therapeutic treatment for sex offenders will be examined and the validity of these sources will be discussed. Importance of Therapeutic Treatment for Sex Offenders...... half of article ......ers. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, 24(2), 92-103. Somervell, J. & Lambie, I. (2009). Wilderness therapy within an adolescent sex offender treatment program: A qualitative study. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 15(2), 161-177.Stermac, L. & Hucker, S. (1988). Combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of pedophile incest offenders. Behavioral Science and Law, 6(2), 257-266. Turner, B. W., Bingham, J. E., & Andrasik, F. (2000). Short-term community treatment for sex offenders: Improving effectiveness. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 7(3), 211-223. Vivian-Byrne, S. (2004). Changing people's minds. Journal of Sexual Assault, 10(2), 181-192.Waldram, J. B. (2008). The narrative challenge to cognitive behavioral treatment of sex offenders. Cultural MedicinePsychiatry, 32(3), 421-439.