{"product_id":"female-sexual-offenders-9780470683439","title":"Female Sexual Offenders","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The overall book is valuable for those working in this field and provides a good introduction to what we know at this time.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Howard Journal of Criminal Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... 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)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘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.’\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eProfessor Tony Ward, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘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 \u003ci\u003eFemale Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.’\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr Robin J. Wilson, Clinical Director, Florida Civil Commitment Center, US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment – An Introduction 1 \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTheresa A. Gannon and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Understanding the Prevalence of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse and the Impact of That Abuse on Victims 9 \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJacqui Saradjian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Theories of Female Sexual Offending 31\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDanielle A. Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Juvenile Female Sexual Offender: Characteristics, Treatment and Research 53\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLisa L. Frey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Mental Health Needs of Female Sexual Offenders 73\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMyriam-M´elanie Rousseau and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Assessment of Female Sexual Offenders 87\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFranca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Treatment Needs of Female Sexual Offenders 101\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHannah Ford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 A Review of Treatment Initiatives for Female Sexual Offenders 119\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKelley Blanchette and Kelly N. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Using the Polygraph with Female Sexual Offenders 143\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeggy Heil, Dominique Simons, and David Burton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Working with Female Sexual Offenders: Therapeutic Process Issues 161\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSherry Ashfield, Sheila Brotherston, Hilary Eldridge, and Ian Elliott\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Developments in Female Sexual Offending and Considerations for Future Research and Treatment 181\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTheresa A. Gannon, Mariamne R. Rose, and Franca Cortoni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 199\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864637092183,"sku":"9780470683439","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470683439.jpg?v=1722272838","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/female-sexual-offenders-9780470683439","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}