A decision to refuse prison remission to a sex offender who denies guilt and refuses treatment programs must be based on a proper assessment of the particular risk posed by that individual, not merely on general principles about sex offender recidivism. An up-to-date psychological report assessing the particular prisoner should be before the decision-maker when issues of risk from denial of guilt are to be considered.
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