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Sex Offenders, 2nd Edition, offers the most up-to-date research involving the treatment and management of paraphilic and non-paraphilic sex offenders with and without comorbid mental illness or intellectual disability. Providing in-depth coverage on issues related to identification, risk assessment and management, treatment, and legal solutions, this volume seeks to ensure public safety while at the same time maintaining medical integrity and respect for due process. The Second Edition newly addresses LGBTQ issues as well as new categories of risk potentially unaddressed by changing sex offender registry laws. Bringing together the foremost international and interdisciplinary authors and perspectives on the topics, this book is intended for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and researchers who work with sex offenders, as well as attorneys, members of the judiciary, and policymakers.
This volume investigates the complex intersection of clinical management, risk assessment, and legal frameworks concerning individuals who commit sex offenses. The authors, a team of experts in forensic psychiatry and law, synthesize current research to provide a comprehensive guide for professionals tasked with balancing public safety, medical ethics, and judicial due process.
What You Will Find
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Experts identify this text as a standard reference for clinicians and legal professionals working within the forensic mental health system. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the breadth of interdisciplinary perspectives provided by the contributors.
Page Count:
752
Publication Date:
2021-10-26
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190884363
ISBN-13:
9780190884369
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