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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828922103321

Autore

Ryan Eileen P

Titolo

Juvenile sex offenders [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to evaluation and treatment for mental health professionals / / Eileen P. Ryan, John A. Hunter, Daniel C. Murrie

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012

ISBN

0-19-026174-9

1-283-93640-2

0-19-993068-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HunterJohn A

MurrieDaniel C. <1974->

Disciplina

364.15/30835

Soggetti

Teenage sex offenders

Teenage sex offenders - Psychology

Teenage sex offenders - Evaluation

Teenage sex offenders - Rehabilitation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; 1. Changing Perceptions of Juvenile Sexual Offending in Society and the Legal System; 2. Placing Sexual Behavior Problems in Context: What Is "Normal" Sexual Behavior Among Juveniles?; 3. Patterns of Sexual Offending in Juveniles and Risk Factors; 4. Juvenile Sexual Offending and Psychopathology; 5. Forensic Evaluation Versus Clinical Evaluation: How Do They Differ?; 6. Interviewing, Evaluation, and Risk Assessment of Sexually Offending Youth; 7. Assessment Instruments for Juveniles Who Sexually Offend; 8. Management and Treatment Methods

9. Biological and Pharmacologic Treatment of Sexually Aberrant BehaviorIndex; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y

Sommario/riassunto

A significant percentage of sexual abuse in the United States is committed by juveniles, and mental health professionals increasingly receive requests to evaluate these juveniles. With an emphasis on practicality and utility, Juvenile Sex Offenders fills a gap in the current



literature by providing a thoughtful, thorough approach to evaluating and treating youth who have committed sexual offenses or have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. Serving as a functional guide, this text expertly prepares clinicians for the challenging task of evaluating juveniles, picking up where traditional clini