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Arranged in three parts (evidence, evaluation and evolution and exploration), this book draws together the etiological and therapeutic research evidence and practice over the last 20 years in social problem-solving with offenders.

New for the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual Offenders describes and evaluates the current methods of measuring sexual interest in sex offenders - namely penile plethysmography, the Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest, Affinity 2.

Understanding the processes which initiate and maintain offending behaviour is integral to the design and evaluation of appropriate, individually-tailored interventions. Forensic Case Formulation describes the principles and application of case formulation specifically for forensic clinical practice.

Offence Paralleling Behaviour assists clinicians in using this method for assessing risk and determining treatment needs and progress for their clients. The book presents the empirical evidence for the approach and outlines methods for using it ethically and effectively.

The book focuses specifically on aggressive offenders and is divided into two parts. Part I deals with sexual abusers whilst Part II is concerned with violent offenders. Each part discusses theory, latest research and treatment related information. Emphasis is placed on discussing cognition in context i.e.

New for the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Personality, Personality Disorder and Risk of Violence takes an evidence-based look at personality traits and types of psychological functioning that may contribute to personality disorder and violence, and makes links between the two.

Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment draws together internationally renowned experts in offender treatment from the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and Australia to report on the most recent and exciting developments in this field.

Documented evidence suggests that community safety is best achieved through policies promoting human services rather than relying totally on prisons and that promoting intervention in an individual's own environment (known as 'ecological integrity') is closely associated with effective intervention.

Part of the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Offending Behaviour Programmes: Development, Application and Controversies explores the subject at two levels: the technical issues associated with designing and implementing programs and the broader issues surrounding programs such as the impact on practitioners.

Assessment and Treatment of Adult Female Offenders provides a review of the research literature to guide evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of this population. The book provides a historical overview of women's crime and imprisonment, followed by a global review of various theories of female criminality.

New in the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Alcohol-Related Violence: Prevention and Treatment presents an authoritative collection of the most recent assessment and treatment strategies for alcohol-related aggression and violence. Contributors include leading international academics and practitioners.

For over a century, developmental disabilities have been associated with crime in prejudicial and pejorative contexts. Offenders with Developmental Disabilities provides a balanced, comprehensive review of the prevalence, nature and development of offending by those with intellectual disabilities.

This book examines group aggression by starting with basic group dynamics theory and its relationship to aggression. The author provides unique insight into the different types and levels of intensity of anti-social behavior, examines its causes and considers its costs.

Sexual Offender Treatment explores a range of current, novel, and controversial issues in the field of sexual offender treatment. Moving away from the average wisdom found in other treatment manuals or texts, contributors to this book are speculative and provocative, yet stick to information that is based on evidentiary findings.

Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Offenders William L. Marshall, Dana Anderson and Yolanda Fernandez Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, and Bath Institution Sexual Offender's Program, Ontario, Canada Sexual offending is an extensive problem in our societies causing untold harm to many innocent victims.

Written by some of the top clinical and forensic practitioners and researchers in offender rehabilitation, this is the first book to tackle the subject of motivating offenders in therapeutic programs and as such, will prove an invaluable resource for forensic practitioners and those in the fields of social work and probation.

Aggression Replacement Training (ART) is a cognitive-behavioral intervention targeted to aggressive adolescents and children. It has been widely adopted in the U.S. , Europe, Australia, and elsewhere and is a growing intervention and prevention approach.

The mentally disordered criminal is a public nightmare, and the management of these offenders can be driven as much by political and economic concerns as by scientific evidence and professional judgement within the fields of mental health and correction services.

This comprehensive text provides an up-to-date review and critique of current theorising about sexual offending. It presents the key ideas underpinning each theory in a clear and accessible manner. Theories are rigorously tested and evaluated, and their merits are examined from both a research and a clinical point of view.