The Juvenile Sex Offender

By William L. Marshall and Howard E. Barbaree

Book Overview

From leading scientists and practitioners, this authoritative work examines what is known about the nature and development of juvenile sexual offending, the consequences for both victims and perpetrators, and approaches to assessment, intervention, and relapse prevention. Pathways of normal sexual development are described, and the biological, social, and psychological processes that lead to sexual conduct problems are investigated. The book explores how juvenile offenders are dealt with in the mental health and criminal justice systems, reviews available psychological and pharmacological treatment approaches, and provides research-based recommendations for improving existing practices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593859783
• ISBN13: 9781593859787
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A very informative book for clinicians and professionals.

This is not a "self help" book or an easy reading book, but it is very good. It is extremely detailed and reads more like a textbook. As a professional who works with child abuse victims and perpetrators, I found this book to be very helpful in understanding the dynamics of juvenile sex offenders - a rapidly growing problem in our community.