Sexual Offending Against Children: Assessment and Treatment of Male Abusers

by Richard Beckett (Editor), Marcus Erooga (Editor), Tony Morrison (Editor)

Overview

Written by a multi-disciplinary group of leading practitioners, Sexual Offending Against Children provides an account of the practice, policy and management issues involved in the assessment and treatment of adult and adolescent sexual offenders against children. Written for practitioners from all disciplines concerned with this area of work, it is underpinned by a strong theoretical base, giving a practical and detailed description of the management of sexual offenders, as well as the potential impact on service providers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134936984
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/11/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Tony Morrison, Marcus Erooga, Richard C. Beckett, Howarth Valerie

Table of Contents

1 Adult Sex Offenders: Who Are They? Why and How Do They Do It 2 Context, Constraints and Considerations for Practice 3 Assessment for Sex Offenders 4 Cognitve-Behavioural Treatment of Sex Offenders 5 Groupwork with Men who Sexually Abuse Children 6 The Management of Sex Offenders in Institutions 7 Adolescent Sex Offenders: Research and Treatment 8 Parent, Partner, Protector: Conflicting Role Demands for Mothers of Sexually Abused Children 9 Where the Professional Meets the Personal: Staff Care Issues in Work with Sexual Offenders

Editorial Reviews

‘a milestone in drawing together many of the key issues relating to the treatment of offenders ... essential reading for those seeking policy solutions ... should be read by policy makers, practitioners, trainers and children's advocates.' - Valerie Howarth, ChildLine

‘a much needed volume containing detailed reviews of research and documenting the work of those at the forefront of practice initiatives ... clear well argued ... integrates theory, practice and research successfully.' - Commuity Care

‘This book is well worth purchasing, not only by those who are practitioners but also those interested in this area of work.' - Probation Journal

‘... a comprehensive overview of sexual offending against children. ... chapters systematically and clearly define sexual offending against children and the substantial elements of the practice of treatment of offenders in the United Kingdom. ... Wide ranging scope and its comprehensible style make it accessible ...' - The Hon Mr Justice David Malcolm AC, Chief Justice of Western Australia, 1994 National Conference of National Association for Development of Work With Sex Offenders

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