Young men who sexually abuse is a subject of increasing concernamongst professionals.
This important volume explores the current theoretical andpractice issues involved in working therapeutically with young menwho have sexually abused. Linking theory to practice, AndrewDurham provides detailed case studies of young men who havecommitted varying acts of inappropriate or harmful sexualbehaviours, and analyses the therapeutic interventions provided foreach.
Key features of this accessible guide include:
* A clear, practical framework for assessing whether or not achild's sexual behaviour is a problem.
* Full assessment schedule for determining the risks and needs ofyoung men who have sexually abused.
* Discussion of family assessment and support.
* Guidance for managing difficult foster placements.
* Advice on deciding when a young person is no longer arisk.
Young Men Who Have Sexually Abused identifies the needfor therapeutic interventions to be holistic and reach beyondpurely offence-specific work. It will be a valuable resource forpractitioners, academics and students in social work, social care,psychology and residential childcare.
Andrew Durham
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"...a guide for people who work in social work, social care, psychology and residential care." (Heartland Evening News, April 2006)
"... a navigable, interesting and informative book." (Community Care, September 2006)
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