1. The very first "red flag" that comes to my mind is the way that his family structure was set-up, and how he chose to constantly view himself as a "victim". "My family operated in a very cold, detached and formal fashion. Communications between us were more of an exercise in intelligence and civility than a genuine sharing of feelings, experience, and concern." This description of the offender's family life sums up how his personal feelings and needs were ignored by his siblings and parents. Had they, for instance, had a close connection between each other, Alan X probably would have recognized his feelings through thoughtful sharing with his family who should've been able to offer helpful advice. Instead of having this normal outlet, he expressed his sexuality and personal needs destructively and in secrecy thereby creating his foundation for becoming a manipulative pedophile. Had their been a closer eye watching him as a child, there hopefully would have been some sort of intervention process that could potentially include an intervention between family and friends or structured therapy to curb his desires which may or may not include medications available at the time.
             2. Several approaches of treatment described in the article include group therapy, medication, and family intervention. "Another critical part of the recovery process is peer groups. I have seen genuine progress made with fellow offenders simply through the process of being surrounded by peers and therefore having to face the reality that they are neither alone nor different from other offenders." Sharing experiences between individuals without the fear of being judged by those of the same background can offer tremendous insight into the heinous acts themselves while also, if effective causes the individual to look within and determine for themselves. Medication can effectively curb impulsive acts but this alone however...