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Book SynopsisFor over a century, developmental disabilities have been associated with crime in prejudicial and pejorative contexts. Offenders with Developmental Disabilities provides a balanced, comprehensive review of the prevalence, nature and development of offending by those with intellectual disabilities.
Trade Review"...a publication which is long overdue...a comprehensive overview...a consistently well written and invaluable reference text..." (Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Vol 18 05)
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors page.
List of Contributors.
Series Editors' Preface.
Preface.
PART I: THEORETICAL ISSUES.
1. Natural history and theories of offending in people withdevelopmental disabilities (William R. Lindsay, Peter Sturmey andJohn L. Taylor).
2. Criminal behaviour and developmental disability: anepidemiological perspective (Anthony J. Holland).
PART II: LEGAL AND SERVICE CONTEXTS.
3. Legal issues (George S. Baroff, Michael Gunn and SusanHayes).
4. Pathways for offenders with intellectual disabilities (SusanHayes).
5. How can services become more ethical? (Jennifer Clegg).
PART III: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
6. The assessment of individuals with developmental disabilitieswho commit criminal offenses (Edwin J. Mikkelsen).
7. Risk assessment and management in community settings (VernonL. Quinsey).
8. Approaches to the evaluation of outcomes (Nigel Beail).
PART IV: TREATMENT AND PROGRAMME ISSUES.
9. Sex offenders: conceptualisation of the issues, services,treatment and management (William R. Lindsay).
10. Treatment of sexually aggressive behaviours in community andsecure settings (Michael C. Clark, Jay Rider, Frank Caparulo andMark Steege).
11. Treatment of anger and aggression (John L. Taylor, RaymondW. Novaco, Bruce T. Gillmer and Alison Robertson).
12. Treatment of fire-setting behaviour (John L. Taylor, IanThorne and Michael L. Slavkin).
13. Offenders with dual diagnosis (Anne H.W. Smith and GregoryO'Brien).
14. Female offenders or alleged offenders with developmentaldisabilities: a critical overview (Kathleen Kendall).
15. The relationship of offending behaviour and personalitydisorder in people with developmental disabilities (Andrew H. Reid,William R. Lindsay, Jacqueline Law and Peter Sturmey).
PART V: SERVICE DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCHISSUES.
16. Staff support and development (Anthony F. Perini).
17. Research and development (Peter Sturmey, John L. Taylor andWilliam R. Lindsay).
Index.
