Assessment of sexual offenders against children
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Assessment of sexual offenders against children
（The APSAC study guides, vol. 1）
SAGE Publications, c1996
- : pbk
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"Published in cooperation with the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-78)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This Study Guide presents and critically analyzes the very latest information, knowledge and ideas about practice for mental health professionals and others who are involved in assessing child molesters. Prepared by leading experts in the field, the Guide outlines the issues involved and points to the relevant literature. While not a `how-to-do-it' manual, it can be used as a high level introduction to the actual assessment of child molesters in conjunction with more detailed descriptions of assessment methods.
The specific learning objectives of the Guide are for readers to learn: what characteristics do and do not differentiate child molesters from other people; what situational factors are related to molestation; what instruments are used in the assessment of child molesters, and the strengths and weaknesses of each; and how assessment information is used to appraise risk and guide treatment. The Guide also informs readers about elements needed for a useful assessment report, and about ethical and legal issues in assessment.
This guide is sponsored by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC).
Table of Contents
OBJECTIVES
CONCEPTUAL DESCRIPTION
Introduction
General Issues in the Assessment of Sex Offenders against Children
Characteristics of Sex Offenders against Children
Situational Predictors of Sexual Offenses against Children
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
The Assessment
Appraising Risk
Treatment Planning
Ethical Issues
The Report
RECOMMENDED ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
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