I thoroughly recommend this book for anyone interested in current thinking and ideas around sex offender assessment and treatment. Importantly it covers a wide variety of ideas from experts from a number of countries and disciplines, and is therefore indispensible.
Anthony Beech, Professor in Criminological Psychology, Centre for Forensic and Criminological Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders: Theory, Practice and Research

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Douglas P. Boer is Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand

Reinhard Eher is Professor for Forensic Psychotherapy at the Medical University in Ulm, Germany, and is Head of the Federal Evaluation Centre for Violent and Sexual Offenders (FECVSO) in Vienna, Austria

Leam A. Craig is a Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist and Partner at Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham.

Michael H. Miner is Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health and Coordinator of Forensic Assessment on the Program in Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota

Friedemann Pfäfflin is Professor of Psychotherapy and Director of the Department of Forensic Psychotherapy at Ulm University in Ulm, Germany

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders: Theory, Practice and Research presents a comprehensive overview of current theories and practices relating to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders throughout the world.

In addition to summarising the latest research literature on assessment and treatment available in several different countries, this volume covers all the major developments in the areas of risk assessment, treatment, and management. A range of internationally respected practitioners and researchers such as Bill Marshall, Ruth Mann, Karl Hanson and Jayson Ware provide unique insights into various aspects of sexual offender management. Innovative theories on sexual offending are presented, along with new ideas and practices that may prove critical to reducing recidivism and victim harm.

This book offers a rich compendium of new ideas while providing the first truly global perspective on the current state of sex offender assessment and treatment.

International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders: Theory, Practice and Research provides the first truly global perspective on the assessment and treatment of sex offenders.

• Presents a comprehensive overview of current theories and practices relating to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders throughout the world, including the US, Europe, and Australasia
• Covers all the major developments in the areas of risk assessment, treatment, and management

Includes chapters written by internationally respected practitioners and researchers experienced in working with sexual offenders such as Bill Marshall, Ruth Mann, Karl Hanson and Jayson Ware