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Cultural Responsivity, Treatment of Sexual Violence

Ida Dickie (Edited by), Anthony R. Beech (Edited by), Sharron Wareham (Edited by)

9781394161003, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 February 2026

240 pages
22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.386 kg

ADDRESSING THE CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF SEXUAL AGGRESSION TREATMENT: INCLUSIVE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO OFFENDER REHABILITATION

Cultural Responsivity: Treatment of Sexual Violence explores how age, gender, identity, religion, and other socio-cultural factors shape the effectiveness of treatment for individuals who have engaged in sexually aggressive behaviour. Bringing together a panel of leading experts in forensic psychology, this volume provides a comprehensive examination of the necessity for culturally responsive practices in both clinical and correctional contexts.

Detailed chapters cover a diverse range of issues, from foundational principles of cultural humility to interventions tailored for specific groups, including young people, transgender individuals, and those with strong religious identities. The authors discuss practical strategies to adapt treatment approaches to meet the needs of varied populations whilst encouraging students and practitioners to consider how broader socio-cultural dynamics influence therapeutic engagement and outcomes.

Offering diverse biological, psychological and cultural perspectives, Cultural Responsivity: Treatment of Sexual Violence is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in forensic psychology, criminology, social work, and counselling. It is also a valuable reference for professionals in clinical, forensic, and rehabilitative services who are committed to delivering culturally competent and ethically grounded interventions in the treatment of sexual aggression.

Notes on Contributors vii

Preface x

1 The Crucial Role of Cultural Humility in Treating Sexual Aggression 1
Ida Dickie

2 Expanding the Responsivity Principle in the Treatment of Sexual Violence 21
Ida Dickie and Anthony R. Beech

3 Agency and Sexual Offending: Integrating Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Factors 38
Tony Ward and Ida Dickie

4 Age and Cultural Responsivity: Sexually Aggressive Youth 53
Sharron Wareham, Jonny Matthew, and Ida Dickie

5 Age and Cultural Responsivity: Sexually Aggressive Adults 92
Liam E. Marshall and Jennifer Roters

6 Gender and Cultural Responsivity 115
Apryl A. Alexander

7 Transgender Identity and Cultural Responsivity 131
Shan Jumper

8 Cultural Responsivity: Sexual Aggression and Transgender Identity 141
Shan Jumper

9 Religion and Cultural Responsivity 180
Nicholas Blagden and Christian Perrin

10 Future Directions in Developing Culturally Responsive Treatments for Sexual Aggression 206
Ida Dickie

Index 221

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]

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