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Best Practices in Sexual Offender Assessment and Management (Dangerous Behavior in Clinical and Forensic Psychology)
by: Ruth J. Tully (Editor), Greg Bohall (Editor), David S. Prescott (Editor)
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 2025-04-13
Language: English
Print Length: 773 pages
ISBN-10: 3031831349
ISBN-13: 9783031831348
Book Description
This book provides a critical examination of assessment and treatment approaches for sexual offending, presenting cutting-edge insights from leading experts in evidence-based management of sexual deviance. It offers a systematic overview of the empirical literature and multifaceted research into clinical and criminal aspects, addressing gaps and advancements in public health and policy responses.The volume explores sex offender classification systems, risk assessment for recidivism, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions, and the clinical and criminal correlates of common paraphilias. Special focus is given to best practices tailored for unique populations, making this an essential reference for clinical psychologists, correctional professionals, and students and researchers of sexual offenses.
Editorial Reviews
This book provides a critical examination of assessment and treatment approaches for sexual offending, presenting cutting-edge insights from leading experts in evidence-based management of sexual deviance. It offers a systematic overview of the empirical literature and multifaceted research into clinical and criminal aspects, addressing gaps and advancements in public health and policy responses.The volume explores sex offender classification systems, risk assessment for recidivism, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions, and the clinical and criminal correlates of common paraphilias. Special focus is given to best practices tailored for unique populations, making this an essential reference for clinical psychologists, correctional professionals, and students and researchers of sexual offenses.
