Description
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on contemporary topics relevant to individuals who assess female sexual offenders and the first to implement the scientist-practitioner model in the field. It integrates the latest research from leading experts regarding prevalence, theory, and practice in one accessible resource.
Trade Review“The overall book is valuable for those working in this field and provides a good introduction to what we know at this time.” (The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 1 July 2012)
"This is a landmark book on the explanation, assessment and treatment of female sex offenders, edited by two of the sexual offending fields emerging stars. Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni have gathered together many of the best researchers into female sexual offending and the various chapters analyse in depth the key issues confronting practitioners and researchers alike. In my view this is a landmark volume that will set the research and practice agenda for years to come. It is a first class piece of work." (Quote.com, 15 November 2010).
"... the overall book is valuable for those working in this field and provides a good introduction to what we know at this time." (The Howard Journal, July 2012)
‘This is a landmark book on the explanation, assessment and treatment of female sex offenders, edited by two of the sexual offending field’s emerging stars. Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni have gathered together many of the best researchers into female sexual offending and the various chapters analyse in depth the key issues confronting practitioners and researchers alike. In my view this is a landmark volume that will set the research and practice agenda for years to come. It is a first class piece of work.’
—Professor Tony Ward, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
‘The research and treatment literature regarding sexual offending has long focused on the misdeeds of men. However, as the scientific and popular focus on sexual offending has increased, so too has the realization that we have underestimated the extent of (and, accordingly, failed to appreciate the effects of) sexually inappropriate behaviour in women. In Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment, Drs Theresa Gannon and Franca Cortoni present a collection of chapters by clinicians and researchers knowledgeable about sexual violence in women. This unique and timely volume quite nicely combines theoretical perspectives with suggestions for effective interventions, as well as some thoughts regarding future directions—all geared specifically to women. A long time coming…this book was well worth the wait.’
—Dr Robin J. Wilson, Clinical Director, Florida Civil Commitment Center, US
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors ix
List of Contributors xi
Preface xv
Acknowledgements xvii
1 Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment – An Introduction 1
Theresa A. Gannon and Franca Cortoni
2 Understanding the Prevalence of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse and the Impact of That Abuse on Victims 9
Jacqui Saradjian
3 Theories of Female Sexual Offending 31
Danielle A. Harris
4 The Juvenile Female Sexual Offender: Characteristics, Treatment and Research 53
Lisa L. Frey
5 The Mental Health Needs of Female Sexual Offenders 73
Myriam-M´elanie Rousseau and Franca Cortoni
6 The Assessment of Female Sexual Offenders 87
Franca Cortoni
7 The Treatment Needs of Female Sexual Offenders 101
Hannah Ford
8 A Review of Treatment Initiatives for Female Sexual Offenders 119
Kelley Blanchette and Kelly N. Taylor
9 Using the Polygraph with Female Sexual Offenders 143
Peggy Heil, Dominique Simons, and David Burton
10 Working with Female Sexual Offenders: Therapeutic Process Issues 161
Sherry Ashfield, Sheila Brotherston, Hilary Eldridge, and Ian Elliott
11 Developments in Female Sexual Offending and Considerations for Future Research and Treatment 181
Theresa A. Gannon, Mariamne R. Rose, and Franca Cortoni
Index 199
