GLM+ at the Bohnice Sexology Days 2026: Pilot Implementation in Practice

At the 38th Bohnice Sexology Days 2026 (19–20 February 2026), a presentation was delivered focusing on the GLM+ project (Reg. No. CZ.03.03.01/00/23_051/0004708), funded by OPZ+ / ESF+. The contribution introduced the pilot implementation of a therapeutic programme for perpetrators of sexually motivated offences and outlined how the programme is professionally grounded and which approaches it integrates.

“GLM+ shows that work with perpetrators of sexually motivated offences can be systematic, professionally anchored, and at the same time focused on real change in a client’s life. It is not only about risk control, but about building capabilities and a prosocial identity that can reduce the likelihood of reoffending in the long term.”

The presentation introduced GLM+ as a project aimed at piloting a therapeutic programme for perpetrators of sexually motivated offences. The programme is based on the Good Lives Model (GLM) and is linked with the Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) approach. This combination integrates the development of clients’ strengths with the management of reoffending risk, creating a framework for systematic, professionally grounded work.

The target group and the format of the programme were also described. The programme is intended for convicted men in high-security prisons who committed sexually motivated offences against adult women. It is delivered in a small group of approximately 8–10 participants and is planned to run for 8–9 months.

An important part of the presentation was the programme’s methodological and assessment framework. As part of the project, standardised risk assessment tools are being introduced, such as STATIC-99R and STABLE-2007, while at the same time a methodology for therapeutic work with this client group is being further developed. Pilot implementation is taking place, for example, at Heřmanice Prison and includes a combination of group therapy sessions, individual work, psychoeducation, and community-based activities.

The presentation also included case studies of specific clients, illustrating different types of risk factors, motivations, and life trajectories of offenders. Alongside the description of the programme’s pilot operation, another key objective of the project was emphasised: to verify the programme’s functionality in practice and to prepare for its potential systemic adoption within the Prison Service of the Czech Republic, including the training of professional teams and the collection of data for further evaluation.