identification, risk assessment, treatment, and legal issues /
edited by Fabian M. Saleh [and others].
New York :
Oxford University Press,
2009.
1 online resource (xviii, 457 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contributors; Part I -- Introduction; Part II -- Neurobiology/Neuropsychology; Part III -- Assessment and Diagnosis; Part IV -- Treatment; Part V -- Juveniles; Part VI -- Special Populations; Part VII -- Forensics; Index.
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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.