Evaluating Sex Offenders

Evaluating Sex Offenders
Author: Dennis M. Doren
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2002-04-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1452212287

Evaluating Sex Offenders is the first and only "how to" book describing the complete sex offender civil commitment evaluation. Aimed at helping practitioners, clinicians, counselors, and parole officers assess risk and evaluate offenders who have been convicted of a sex crime, the text offers readers a step-by-step description of what examiners need to know, including information gathering, interviewing offenders, and writing reports. Chapter topics include: defining risk; data gathering; diagnostic issues; recidivism base rates; risk factor lists; actuarial scales; instrumentation (violent and sexual); the evaluation report; presenting in court; ethical issues.

Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders

Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders
Author: Anthony R. Beech
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2009-03-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780470727270

A comprehensive resource for practitioners working with sexual offenders. Discusses assessments and interventions, as well as providing a comprehensive literature review There are around 10,000 convictions or cautions for sexual offences in the UK each year; early evidence suggests that treatment programmes can halve re-conviction rates Edited by a University of Birmingham team who are world leaders in researching this area; the subject is of interest worldwide, with strong markets in Canada and New Zealand Includes material on managing offenders with developmental disabilities and those with Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder

Evaluating Sex Offenders

Evaluating Sex Offenders
Author: Dennis M. Doren
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2002-04-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780761921141

A professional volume to help practitioners, clinicians, counselors, and parole officers, assess risk and evaluate offenders who have been convicted of a sex crime. This is the most comprehensive volume available on every aspect of assessing risk. It compares all current risk assessment techniques of sex offenders in terms of ease of use, reliability, and predictive power. It is a complete guide to assessing sex offenders for likelihood of re-offense, and it provides a wealth of information on other aspects of the assessment process, including information gathering, interviewing offenders, and writing reports. Chapter topics include: defining risk; data gathering; diagnostic issues; recidivism base rates; risk factor lists; actuarial scales; instrumentation (violent and sexual); the evaluation report; presenting in court; ethical issues.

Juvenile Sex Offenders

Juvenile Sex Offenders
Author: Eileen P. Ryan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-04-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0195393309

This text introduces clinicians to the challenging task of performing mental health evaluations for youth who have committed sexual offenses or have engaged in sexually abusive behavior.

Sex Offenders

Sex Offenders
Author: Fabian M. Saleh M.D.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2009-02-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198039336

This comprehensive reference by nationally recognized experts provides an interdisciplinary overview of existing knowledge about sex offenders. It provides in-depth coverage of the problem of identification, risk assessment and management, treatment, and legal solutions. It seeks to ensure public safety while at the same time maintaining medical integrity and respect for due process. The book is intended for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and researchers who work with sex offenders, as well as attorneys, members of the judiciary, and policymakers.

Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders

Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders
Author: Leam A. Craig
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2008-05-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470517239

Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide is a handy resource for forensic practitioners responsible for assessing an managing sexual offenders at risk of recidivism. It covers the risk factors associated with sexual recidivism, evaluates risk assessment approaches and offers guidance on how to conduct forensic evaluations. Written by an expert author team, Assessing risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide examines: The characteristics of sexual offenders Methodological considerations in measuring predictive accuracy Static and dynamic factors Structured risk assessments Treatment of sexual offenders Policy and practices Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide is an essential resource for clinical and forensic psychologists, forensic psychiatrists, undergraduate and postgraduate students in forensic and clinical psychology, and prison and probation officers.

Juvenile Sexual Offenders

Juvenile Sexual Offenders
Author: Phil Rich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2009-02-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470484969

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 provided in effectively conducting thorough evaluations of juvenile sexual offenders. Topics include projecting risk and using the instruments. Professionals in the field, including clinicians, supervisors, and administrators, will receive detailed guidelines on how to gauge potential risk of repeat offense.

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders
Author: Douglas P. Boer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2015-06-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119046149

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders: Theory, Practice and Research provides the first truly global perspective on the assessment and treatment of sex offenders. Presents a comprehensive overview of current theories and practices relating to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders throughout the world, including the US, Europe, and Australasia Covers all the major developments in the areas of risk assessment, treatment, and management Includes chapters written by internationally respected practitioners and researchers experienced in working with sexual offenders such as Bill Marshall, Ruth Mann, Karl Hanson and Jayson Ware

Female Sexual Offenders

Female Sexual Offenders
Author: Theresa A. Gannon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2010-10-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0470975865

Featuring a collection of essays by leading experts, Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment is the first book to bring together current research, clinical assessment, and treatment techniques of female sexual offenders into one accessible volume. Describes the most recent research data regarding female sexual offenders, covering such issues as female-perpetrated sexual abuse prevalence and juvenile offenders Includes an assessment of the risk of recidivism, international treatment initiatives, and a discussion on the use of the polygraph with female sexual offenders Features practitioner-focused essays which evaluate current assessment strategies, treatment needs, effectiveness, and processes for female sexual offenders