Out of print when out of stock How to assess and treat adolescent sex offenders and their families by focusing on the offender's distorted thought processes, lack of emotional awareness, and destructive behaviors. Provides procedures for classifying offenders, specific offender interview strategies, and risk factor checklists. Includes both case studies and sample clinical interviews. A group therapy approach is presented plus techniques for maximizing the long-term effects of various interventions. The practical advice contained in this book will also be useful in your work with adult offenders. --- from the publisher Critical Praise "Perry and Orchard have drawn from the research and their clinical experience to give the field a most comprehensive and practical primer for the assessment and treatment of adolescent sex offenders. The book is filled with straightforward, easy to follow examples of assessment procedures, interview guides, placement criteria, and risk assessment protocols .... Beginning and experienced clinicians alike will find a wealth of information useful for the development or improvement of their services to adolescent sex offenders and their families. Though rare in professional texts, but essential in this field, Perry and Orchard have included a thoughtful chapter on sex offender therapist self-care."-Frederick Mathews, PhD, CPsych, Community Psychologist/Director of Research, Central Toronto Youth Services, Ontario, Canada "[This book] is an excellent primer for the serious clinician, social scientist, court official, and probation officer interested in the ever-increasing phenomenon of adolescent sex offending. The text is referred to as a primer, not because it lacks sophistication, but rather due to its unique style of presenting an overview of the topic and the creative manner in which the breadth and depth of this clinical area have been woven into the discussion."-Family Relations
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