ABSTRACT

Working with Sex Offenders is a unique book which brings together leading practitioners in the field to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date distillation of relevant guidance to assist anyone who works with sex offenders. 

The authors examine topics including assessment, treatment, supervision and safeguarding. Skills and strategies for successful engagement with offenders are a key focus of the book, as well as improving understanding of underpinning factors associated with offending and desistance. 

This volume, which is derived from well-received presentations hosted by the UK’s National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers (NOTA) over a number of years, also offers a detailed examination of individual, organisational and societal roles in relation to identifying and preventing sexual abuse in our communities.

Using case examples throughout, Working with Sex Offenders will be essential reading for all professionals involved in the management and treatment of sex offenders.

part II|50 pages

Discussion of assessment methods and issues

chapter 2|16 pages

Cognitive sexual interest and aversion

Are these ‘missing links’ in sex offender assessment, formulation and intervention?

part III|54 pages

Therapeutic preparation, skills and models

part V|34 pages

Systems and organisational safety issues

part VI|10 pages

Concluding thoughts

chapter 17|8 pages

Future training needs in the sex offending treatment field

Five domains of training