{"product_id":"female-sexual-offenders-theory-assessment-and-treatment-hardback-9780470683446","title":"Female Sexual Offenders; Theory, Assessment and Treatment (Hardback) 9780470683446","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFemale Sexual Offenders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTheory, Assessment and Treatment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTheresa A. Gannon (Edited by), TA Gannon (Author), Franca Cortoni (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470683446, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 July 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.8 x 17.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.539 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The overall book is valuable for those working in this field and provides a good introduction to what we know at this time.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Howard Journal of Criminal Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a landmark book on the explanation, assessment and treatment of female sex offenders, edited by two of the sexual offending fields emerging stars. Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni have gathered together many of the best researchers into female sexual offending and the various chapters analyse in depth the key issues confronting practitioners and researchers alike. In my view this is a landmark volume that will set the research and practice agenda for years to come. It is a first class piece of work.\" (Quote.com, 9 November 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is a landmark book on the explanation, assessment and treatment of female sex offenders, edited by two of the sexual offending field’s emerging stars. Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni have gathered together many of the best researchers into female sexual offending and the various chapters analyse in depth the key issues confronting practitioners and researchers alike. In my view this is a landmark volume that will set the research and practice agenda for years to come. It is a first class piece of work.’\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eProfessor Tony Ward, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘The research and treatment literature regarding sexual offending has long focused on the misdeeds of men. However, as the scientific and popular focus on sexual offending has increased, so too has the realization that we have underestimated the extent of (and, accordingly, failed to appreciate the effects of) sexually inappropriate behaviour in women. In \u003ci\u003eFemale Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e, Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni present a collection of chapters by clinicians and researchers knowledgeable about sexual violence in women. This unique and timely volume quite nicely combines theoretical perspectives with suggestions for effective interventions, as well as some thoughts regarding future directions—all geared specifically to women. A long time coming…this book was well worth the wait.’\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr Robin J. Wilson, Clinical Director, Florida Civil Commitment Center, US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFeaturing a collection of essays by leading experts, \u003ci\u003eFemale Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to bring together current research, clinical assessment, and treatment techniques of female sexual offenders into one accessible volume.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the most recent research data regarding female sexual offenders, covering such issues as female-perpetrated sexual abuse prevalence and juvenile offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an assessment of the risk of recidivism, international treatment initiatives, and a discussion on the use of the polygraph with female sexual offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures practitioner-focused essays which evaluate current assessment strategies, treatment needs, effectiveness, and processes for female sexual offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAbout the Editors.  \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment – An Introduction (\u003ci\u003eTheresa A. Gannon and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Understanding the Prevalence of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse and the Impact of That Abuse on Victims (\u003ci\u003eJacqui Saradjian\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Theories of Female Sexual Offending (\u003ci\u003eDanielle A. Harris\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Juvenile Female Sexual Offender: Characteristics, Treatment and Research (\u003ci\u003eLisa L. Frey\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Mental Health Needs of Female Sexual Offenders (\u003ci\u003eMyriam-Mélanie Rousseau and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Assessment of Female Sexual Offenders (\u003ci\u003eFranca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Treatment Needs of Female Sexual Offenders (\u003ci\u003eHannah Ford\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 A Review of Treatment Initiatives for Female Sexual Offenders (\u003ci\u003eKelley Blanchette and Kelly N. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Using the Polygraph with Female Sexual Offenders (\u003ci\u003ePeggy Heil, Dominique Simons, and David Burton\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Working with Female Sexual Offenders: Therapeutic Process Issues (\u003ci\u003eSherry Ashfield, Sheila Brotherston, Hilary Eldridge, and Ian Elliott\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Developments in Female Sexual Offending and Considerations for Future Research and Treatment (\u003ci\u003eTheresa A. Gannon, Mariamne R. Rose, and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278020866328,"sku":"9780470683446","price":79.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470683446.jpg?v=1781455802","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/female-sexual-offenders-theory-assessment-and-treatment-hardback-9780470683446","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}