Sexually Aggressive Youth: A Guide to Comprehensive Residential Treatment

Challenging much current thinking in the field that considers these youths a homogenous group, this volume applies a heterogeneous approach. Individualized treatment plans addressing a wide range of needs are presented. Practical and specific guidance about assessment, treatment, and discharge planning is well-grounded in research, providing a solid theoretical and conceptual framework. Staff training, development and treatment outcome evaluation are also included.

In the Preparing for Treatment section, the book discusses how to translate the needs of sexually aggressive youth into a program model. In its Providing Treatment section there are descriptions of therapeutic, milieu, and specialized interventions. Finally, in a Supporting Treatment section, guidance is given to improve outcome evaluation efforts, staff selection, and training.

TIM LEMMOND is a clinical psychologist and private consultant in North Carolina. He began working with sexually and physically aggressive youth in 1983.

DAVID ALLAN VERHAAGEN is a licensed psychologist and a managing partner with Southeast Psychological Services. He has served as the clinical director for three mental health agencies that serve children, adolescents, and their families. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the author of five books.