| Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide Contributor(s): Craig, Leam A. (Author), Browne, Kevin D. (Author), Beech, Anthony R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470018984 ISBN-13: 9780470018989 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $74.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: In the last twenty years, there has been an increase in the number of studies published on predicting the recidivism of sexual offenders. Several approaches to risk assessment have been developed, including clinical and actuarial models. Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders provides a comprehensive review of risk factors associated with sexual recidivism as well as the means for assessing and applying risk assessment models for sexual offenders. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - General - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.41 |
| LCCN: 2008001320 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.75" W x 9.45" (1.04 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Assessing Risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide is a handy resource for forensic practitioners responsible for assessing an managing sexual offenders at risk of recidivism. It covers the risk factors associated with sexual recidivism, evaluates risk assessment approaches and offers guidance on how to conduct forensic evaluations. Written by an expert author team, Assessing risk in Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide examines:
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