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We conducted exploratory interviews with COSA participants (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">N<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 19), using the STABLE-2007 to assess their views of how specific risk factors contributed to their offending and how COSA helped mitigate these factors. The risk factors most reported as contributing to the offense were Sexual Preoccupation (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 19), Capacity for Relationship (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 18), and Poor Problem Solving (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 18). Across all items, participants overwhelmingly perceived COSA as helpful, even for risk factors that participants did not consider having contributed to their offense. Thematic analysis revealed themes across risk factors, including opportunities to address them in a supportive, shame-free environment, as well as the development of genuine relationships. 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