Knowledge and Practice addresses the problem of applying knowledge and research to real-world treatment of sexual abusers. The authors describe personal research applications and suggest how others can learn from and apply this knowledge. Edited to highlight diverse voices, Knowledge and Practice brings together leading professionals in the field to produce a conference-in-a-book. (2007) Among the chapters:
Sex Offender Policies in the 21st Century -- Jill S. Levenson
Sex Offender Specialists and Their Costumes -- Jan Hindman
Understanding Victimization Among Sexual Abusers -- Dominique A. Simons
Preparatory Programs for Sexual Offender Treatment -- L.E. Marshall & W.L. Marshall
Considerations in Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sexual Offender Treatment -- Jill S. Levenson & David S. Prescott
Abandoning Relapse Prevention and Applying the Self-Regulation Model -- Pamela Yates
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems -- Melissa Carpentier, Jane Silovsky & Mark Chaffin
Addressing Treatment-Interfering Factors in a Group Setting -- David S. Prescott
Building Coping Skills in Treatment -- Franca Cortoni & Mark Carich
Collaborative Approach for Family Reconciliation and Reunification with Youth Who have Caused Sexual Harm -- Joann Schladale
Circles of Support and Accountability -- Robin J. Wilson
Integrating Best Business Practices Into Residential Programs for Youth -- Joan Schladale
Risk assessment in the 21st Century -- Anthony Beech and Tony Ward About the Editor: David S. Prescott, LICSW, has worked in and around inpatient settings for over twenty years and is currently Treatment Assessment Director at the Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Wisconsin. He is on the Executive Board of Directors of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and edits the organization's newsletter. | 
