Pedophilia and sexual offending against children : theory, assessment, and intervention /
Seto, Michael C.
Pedophilia and sexual offending against children : theory, assessment, and intervention / Michael C. Seto. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008. - xvi, 303 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - APA ebook .
IT Carlow ebook
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-278) and indexes.
Introduction: Defining pedophilia -- Assessment methods -- Different approaches to studying pedophiles -- Origins of sexual offending against children -- Etiology of pedophilia -- Incest -- Risk assessment -- Intervention.
Contrary to popular belief, not all sex offenders who target children are pedophiles, and not all pedophiles commit sexual offenses. But what is unequivocal is that pedophilia, which is defined as a persistent sexual interest in prepubescent children, is an emotionally charged and controversial topic. Parents are understandably worried about the safety and well-being of their children and want to protect them from being sexually exploited. Mental health and criminal justice professionals want to learn more about the assessment methods and intervention techniques that are available to develop and implement effective policies and practices. In this book, Michael C. Seto addresses key concerns and questions in dealing with these clinical populations: How can pedophilia be detected? What causes pedophilia and sexual offending against children, and what is the relationship between the two? How do we assess risk to sexually offend? Finally, what do we know about intervention and prevention to reduce the occurrence of sexual offenses against children? In addition to a comprehensive synthesis of theory and research, the author demonstrates how this knowledge informs current treatment practices with the inclusion of illustrative case examples, sample interview questions, assessment tools, and online resources. -- Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved).
Electronic reproduction.
Washington, D.C.
American Psychological Association
2005
Available via the World Wide Web
Access limited by licensing agreement
9781433801143 9781433801143 (print ed.) 1433801140 (print ed.)
2007011462
Pedophilia.
Child sexual abuse.
Criminal or forensic psychology
Offenders
Sexual abuse & harassment
Psychology: sexual behaviour
Child abuse
Child Abuse, Sexual.
Crisis Intervention.
/ S478 2008
616.8583
Pedophilia and sexual offending against children : theory, assessment, and intervention / Michael C. Seto. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008. - xvi, 303 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - APA ebook .
IT Carlow ebook
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-278) and indexes.
Introduction: Defining pedophilia -- Assessment methods -- Different approaches to studying pedophiles -- Origins of sexual offending against children -- Etiology of pedophilia -- Incest -- Risk assessment -- Intervention.
Contrary to popular belief, not all sex offenders who target children are pedophiles, and not all pedophiles commit sexual offenses. But what is unequivocal is that pedophilia, which is defined as a persistent sexual interest in prepubescent children, is an emotionally charged and controversial topic. Parents are understandably worried about the safety and well-being of their children and want to protect them from being sexually exploited. Mental health and criminal justice professionals want to learn more about the assessment methods and intervention techniques that are available to develop and implement effective policies and practices. In this book, Michael C. Seto addresses key concerns and questions in dealing with these clinical populations: How can pedophilia be detected? What causes pedophilia and sexual offending against children, and what is the relationship between the two? How do we assess risk to sexually offend? Finally, what do we know about intervention and prevention to reduce the occurrence of sexual offenses against children? In addition to a comprehensive synthesis of theory and research, the author demonstrates how this knowledge informs current treatment practices with the inclusion of illustrative case examples, sample interview questions, assessment tools, and online resources. -- Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved).
Electronic reproduction.
Washington, D.C.
American Psychological Association
2005
Available via the World Wide Web
Access limited by licensing agreement
9781433801143 9781433801143 (print ed.) 1433801140 (print ed.)
2007011462
Pedophilia.
Child sexual abuse.
Criminal or forensic psychology
Offenders
Sexual abuse & harassment
Psychology: sexual behaviour
Child abuse
Child Abuse, Sexual.
Crisis Intervention.
/ S478 2008
616.8583