Description:
by Garry P. Perry, Janet Orchard
Provides invaluable guidance on effective assessment and treatment of adolescent sex offenders and their families. The authors focus on assessment and treatment of the offender's distorted thought processes, lack of emotional awareness, and destructive behaviors. Provides procedures for classifying offenders, specific offender interview strategies, parent interview guidelines, and a checklist of risk factors. Includes both case studies and sample clinical interviews. The authors confront mythical beliefs about this population and discuss critical therapy issues. A group therapy approach is presented along with techniques for maximizing the long-term effects of various interventions. This book's practical advice will also be useful in your work with adult offenders.
Paperback, 160 pages, ISBN: 9780943158754
Additional Product Info
Topics: | Sexual Abuse, Assessment |
ISBN: | 9780943158754 |
Recommended ages: | Not specified. See product description. |
Printed in: | USA |