Assessing Men Who Sexually Abuse : A Practice Guide

Briggs, David, Kennington, Roger

ISBN 10: 185302435X / ISBN 13: 9781853024351

Published by Kingsley Publishers, Jessica, 1997

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 16634111-20

Synopsis:

Providing practical guidance on the best way to assess sexual abusers, this book fuses contemporary theory with an awareness of the subjective nature of the work. Assessment in various (clinical, legal and statutory) settings is considered and an overview of assessment methods is presented along with a detailed exposition of techniques. Previously-neglected aspects of work with sexual abusers are dealt with and links are made with fundamental aspects of risk assessment.

'A thorough and detailed overview of all the issues associated with this area of work, and in doing so provide[s] a useful and concise starting point for any newcomer to the field. The book appears to touch on all (or at the very least the key) areas of assessing those who sexually abuse. The reader can choose to read the whole book, concisely compacted into 160 pages and gain a good insight into this whole area. Alternatively, one could delve into the chapters or sections that are of primary interest and still obtain a good overview of that area and come away with a number of references for further information.'

- Forensic Update

About the Authors: Roger Kennington has been a specialist practitioner working with sexual abusers for the Probation Service Northumbria since 1991. He developed and co-authored an accredited groupwork programme for sex offenders. Roger is currently the coordinator of the Sexual Behaviour Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne.

David Briggs is a qualified clinical forensic and occupational psychologist who has run treatment programmes for adult sex offenders in a variety of settings since 1980. He has a particular interest in family reunification and family resolution issues in intrafamilial abuse cases and has developed programmes for non-abusing partners.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Assessing Men Who Sexually Abuse : A ...
Publisher: Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition.