Tristar333 wrote on May 12
th, 2015 at 12:31am:
Thanks for advice.. have you experience with any of the test? also are you in texas?
I found this at:
http://www.tasanet.com/knowledgeCenterDetails.aspx?docTypeID=1&docCatID=50&docID... It describes tests used for sex offenders: The two primary types of examinations used in PCSOT are the sexual history polygraph examination (SHPE) and the maintenance polygraph. The maintenance examination is used to assess the offender's compliance with treatment and supervision over a limited period of time (usually about 6 months).
it sucks when you screw up and learn your lesson only to be punished in the long run... knowing that I actually still have a chance gives me incentive, if they were to keep going back to the time when I violated I would never admit it and keep failing and failing until I went to prison, which seems counter productive to me... They don't do monitoring tests here but.. specific issue, history and maintenance.
If anyone has anymore info to add will be appreciated:
any stories of their tests and questions on them..
I have a great deal of experience in all aspects of PCSOT testing.
Actually, The State of Texas you want to look at JPCOT guidelines or APA guidelines
To keep it simple, in Texas, you are looking at four different types of test.
Instant Offense
Maintenance
Monitoring
Sexual History
All have specific timelines and subject matter.
Time frame of a test can be the start of your potation or since your last test in regard to Maint or Mont tests. Some counties like Tarrant make you take a test twice a year and switch off between Maint and Mont. Other counties do once a year or at officer or therapist discretion if more is needed.
The best thing I can tell ya, be complaint with your conditions. Be active and participate in group. Work your program with the therapist.
As far as polygraph goes, I know where I am so telling you not to play with the examiner is like telling my dog not to eat the pizza when I put the box on the floor in front of him. You're going to try.
Just be ready to face the music if you get caught. Messing with the test will not make you any friends anywhere in the continuum
Not sure if this was more helpful, but if you look at what we are all trying to tell you, it's all helpful in one way or another. Take what you know will be of use to you and consider the rest at least