Research and clinical practice in the area of juvenile sexual offending has advanced considerably over the last decade, and the newly revised second edition of this authoritative work brings the field fully up to date. Chapters from leading authorities examine what is known about the nature and development of sexually abusive behaviour, the ...
'An invaluable directional guide to such thorny issues as the 'prevalence of sexual abuse, children at high risk, offenders, effects and prevention' - New Society 'Exemplifies social science at its best. This sourcebook is thoughtful and knowledgeable, without being patronizing or condescending to the practitioners who must act on a day-to-day ...
In this state-of-the-art treatment manual, Lenore E.A. Walker contends that traditional psychotherapies for trauma victims have been insufficient in treating abused women. As the problem of violence against women continues to plague society, cutting across all demographic sectors, Walker describes critical modifications to traditional practice ...
This work proposes a model for choosing the right intervention to solve the problems which are brought to therapy. The emphasis is on how to understand and control the many forms of violence (including incest and sexual abuse) that constitute a primary therapeutic problem of our time.
"Color Atlas of Sexual Assault" is a clinical resource for practitioners who assess and treat sexually assaulted adolescents and adults. The atlas presents color photographs of injuries of the internal and external genitalia, anus, and mouth, which are magnified for distinct visualization of the injury, providing critical visual aid to the ...
Any general practitioner, pediatrician, or emergency physician will appreciate the easy-to-read, accessible information available in this book which will assist the health care practitioner in managing the acute care of abused patients. It is not intended to be an exhaustive study of each topic, but a quick reference and practical guide for those ...
This book provides a comprehensive guide to responding to the problem of sexual involvement between professional & client. It covers treatment, supervisory, administrative, & legal approaches to situations involving psychotherapists, clergy, physicians, substance abuse counselors, etc. While originally developed for professionals, training ...
In discussions on sexual assault, men are usually portrayed as the perpetrators; it is rarely appreciated that men are themselves often victims of sexual abuse. Reasons for this misconception include: the male stereotype as physically strong and sexually dominant; the erroneous belief that assaults are motivated by sexual need rather than by ...
Clinicians who do not exclusively work with juvenile sexual offenders still need to evaluate and assess risk with sexually reactive children in their practices. Providing crucial, current literature, "Juvenile Sexual Offenders" offers a timely overview of the process of risk evaluation of juvenile sexual offenders. Practical information is ...
This groundbreaking book presents new historical, legal, sociological, psychological, and cross-disciplinary research on male intergenerational intimacy. Experts thoroughly document and further the discussion about this area of research through historical and ethnological examples from different times and places, and aim to clarify how ...
Groundbreaking information for treating sex offenders Sexual abuse, sexual addiction, and sexual offending have become a significant clinical problem. Successfully treating these disorders is the first step toward preventing future victims. Sex-Offender Therapy is a practical workbook for clinicians who deal with sexually aggressive adults, ...
Written by the foremost experts in forensic clinical medicine, this volume is the first book in this new subspecialty. The text provides the information emergency physicians and residents need about the medicolegal aspects of treating victims of sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. It offers detailed guidelines on ...
This Handbook provides invaluable reviews of the growing body of empirical and theoretical knowledge in this field and clearly demonstrates how this knowledge can be used to guide and develop evidence-based practice for assessment and treatment.
Prendergast, a diplomate certified sex therapist, draws on four decades' experience in the diagnosis and treatment of habitual sex offenders in this book for professionals working with these offenders. He tells how to identify major traits of offenders, describes different types of adult, child, and
Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, ...
Topics in this volume on sexually dangerous offenders include: epidemiology of sex offenders; sexual predator commitment laws; juvenile sex offenders; and pharmacological treatment of sexual offenders.
Risk Management of Sex Offenders in the Community attempts to answer questions about the nature of the risk posed by sex offenders, and the most effective means of managing that risk in the community.
In the series, "Clinical Approaches to Violence", the contributors focus on the specific areas within their specialist fields: the empirical research, the theories built around the data, and the practical application, both in terms of assessment and intervention, of this research and theory. The topic for this second volume in the series is sex ...
How to assess and treat adolescent sex offenders and their families by focusing on the offender's distorted thought processes, lack of emotional awareness, and destructive behaviors. Provides procedures for classifying offenders, specific offender interview strategies, and risk factor checklists. Includes both case studies and sample clinical ...
Looking at man-boy relationships, or paedophilia, this book attempts to provide an accurate, unbiased view of an emotive subject. The contributors examine case studies, discuss childhood sexuality and offer suggestions for counselling and psychotherapy.
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