The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470742232 ISBN 13: 9780470742235

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders presents an in-depth examination of the contribution that polygraph testing can make to offender treatment programmes, with a particular focus on sexual offenders. Features coverage of a very timely issue - the British Psychological Society has convened a working party to assess the contribution of the polygraph to forensic work Potential for greater book demand with the Home Office's current consideration of research on polygraph testing with a view to increasing its usage Primary focus on sexual offenders

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Review:

"Overall, the book is both readable and informative bringing the reader up to date with current thinking and research in this area. It is a recommended read for those interested in improving their understanding of the use of the polygraph with sex offenders." Child Abuse Review, 2010

From the Back Cover:

In spite of its controversial past, the use of the polygraph has developed into an important new tool in the post-conviction management of sex offenders in Britain. The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders presents an in-depth examination of the contribution that polygraph testing can make to offender treatment programmes. In addition to featuring the works of such pioneers in the field as Dr. Daniel Wilcox -- one of the first in the UK to appreciate the polygraph's potential for monitoring offenders' post-release behavior -- the volume brings together leading researchers from Britain, mainland Europe, and the United States to share their latest findings and describe the practical applications of this new and controversial procedure. While focusing primarily on the use of polygraph testing for sexual offenders, forensic applications for personality disordered offenders are also addressed. The book also offers an in depth critical appraisal of the polygraph that covers ethical issues and questions about its reliability.

The Use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating and Supervising Sex Offenders offers an up-to-date assessment of the research and practical applications of a valuable new technique for the monitoring and management of some of society's most dangerous predators.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470742232
• ISBN 13: 9780470742235
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 358
• Editor: Wilcox Daniel