Sex Offenders: Identification, Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Legal Issues - Hardcover

Brodsky, Daniel J.

 
9780195177046: Sex Offenders: Identification, Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Legal Issues

Synopsis

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.

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Review

It is well written, well researched, and well edited, and will be a valuable edition to the library of any clinician working with the sex offender population. (Doody's Notes)

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