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The book focuses specifically on aggressive offenders and is divided into two parts. Part I deals with sexual abusers whilst Part II is concerned with violent offenders. Each part discusses theory, latest research and treatment related information. Emphasis is placed on discussing cognition in context i.e. identifying the factors impacting upon and related to offenders’ cognition.

The book focuses specifically on aggressive offenders and is divided into two parts. Part I deals with sexual abusers whilst Part II is concerned with violent offenders. Each part discusses theory, latest research and treatment related information. Emphasis is placed on discussing cognition in context i.e. identifying the factors impacting upon and related to offenders’ cognition.

Featuring a collection of essays by leading experts, Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment is the first book to bring together current research, clinical assessment, and treatment techniques of female sexual offenders into one accessible volume. Describes the most recent research data regarding female sexual offenders, covering such issues as female-perpetrated sexual abuse prevalence and juvenile offendersIncludes an assessment of the risk of recidivism, international treatment initiatives, and a discussion on the use of the polygraph with female sexual offendersFeatures practitioner-focused essays which evaluate current assessment strategies, treatment needs, effectiveness, and processes for female sexual offenders

Featuring a collection of essays by leading experts, Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment and Treatment is the first book to bring together current research, clinical assessment, and treatment techniques of female sexual offenders into one accessible volume. Describes the most recent research data regarding female sexual offenders, covering such issues as female-perpetrated sexual abuse prevalence and juvenile offendersIncludes an assessment of the risk of recidivism, international treatment initiatives, and a discussion on the use of the polygraph with female sexual offendersFeatures practitioner-focused essays which evaluate current assessment strategies, treatment needs, effectiveness, and processes for female sexual offenders

Sexual Offending presents the latest theory and research relating to the social cognition, emotion, and motivational goals of individuals who have committed sexual offences. Explores how individuals who have committed sexual offences perceive the world and themselves, and how understanding this can inform their rehabilitationProvides a broad-based view of cognition, and explores the complex relationship between cognition, emotion and associated constructs such as motivational goalsIntegrates recent work on female sexual offenders alongside the literature on their male counterparts, providing researchers and practitioners with a single resourceA valuable handbook for researchers, practitioners and students concerned with understanding and rehabilitating individuals who have committed sexual offences

Sexual Offending presents the latest theory and research relating to the social cognition, emotion, and motivational goals of individuals who have committed sexual offences. Explores how individuals who have committed sexual offences perceive the world and themselves, and how understanding this can inform their rehabilitationProvides a broad-based view of cognition, and explores the complex relationship between cognition, emotion and associated constructs such as motivational goalsIntegrates recent work on female sexual offenders alongside the literature on their male counterparts, providing researchers and practitioners with a single resourceA valuable handbook for researchers, practitioners and students concerned with understanding and rehabilitating individuals who have committed sexual offences

ADULT DELIBERATE FIRESETTING Explore the theoretical foundations of—and discover effective treatment options for—adults who deliberately set fires In Adult Deliberate Firesetting: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive exploration of individuals who intentionally set fires. The book covers major theories on the motivations and processes involved in firesetting, as well as the assessment and treatment of patients and clients who demonstrate this behaviour. The treatment portion of the book focuses on a strengths-based rehabilitative approach that rests on the assumption that criminogenic and human needs are inextricably intertwined. Readers will find common challenges faced by practitioners in recruiting and facilitating group-based treatment for people who have set fires. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to deliberate firesetting, including its definitions, terms, and labelsComprehensive explorations of the key characteristics and clinical features of people who deliberately set firesPractical discussions of theories of deliberate firesetting, including effective psychological theory and typological explanations of firesettingsIn-depth examinations of best practice risk assessments in defendants, and patients who deliberately set firesPerfect for psychology researchers and practitioners, Adult Deliberate Firesetting: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment will also earn a place in the libraries of psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, social workers, and others involved in the assessment and treatment of adults.

Theory, assessment, and treatment strategies for offenders across forensic populations, with practical examples and discussion of often overlooked cultural considerations The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended comprehensively outlines effective rehabilitation strategies for offenders while acknowledging the challenges in implementation and discussing ethical considerations, potential biases, and the need for ongoing evaluation. The book introduces the current state of effective practices, outlines up-to-date risk assessment processes for various crime types, investigates effective treatments for diverse forensic populations, explores treatments for those in prison and mental health settings, and examines the often-overlooked cultural factors influencing rehabilitation efforts. This Second Edition, expanded from 25 to 32 chapters, has been written by leading researchers, seasoned professionals, and academics, providing a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives. Each chapter offers a well-researched and balanced review of existing literature, laying a solid foundation for comprehending the effectiveness of various rehabilitation approaches. Practical examples enhance the content's applicability, emphasizing evidence-based practices crucial for accountability and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. Some of the sample topics discussed in The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended include: Risk, Need, and Responsivity principles used in the assessment and triage of offenders and evidence for the Good Lives Model in supporting rehabilitation and desistance from offendingRecidivism risk in people convicted of intimate partner violence and treatment of aggressive and problematic adjudicated youth in a secure psychiatric settingTreatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses in the community, including online offendingStrategies to prevent and reduce gang involvement and rehabilitation of intellectually disabled individuals who have harmful sexual behaviorOffering a valuable evidence-based coverage in the pursuit of effective rehabilitation strategies, the Second Edition of The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in the criminal justice system, including professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students.

The problems associated with groups that commit crime are well known and notoriously complex. However, there are many questions that we still cannot answer with certainty. This book seeks to deepen understanding of the group processes involved in crime and the treatment of offenders’ thoughts and behaviour. Together, the chapters in this volume address the following questions: Are people more likely to commit crime because of the influence of their group?Does group membership cause people to become criminals, or does the group merely foster people’s pre-existing criminal inclinations? How does group membership exert such a strong hold on people so that some risk imprisonment or even death, rather than relinquish their membership?The contributors to Crime and Crime Reduction consider the social psychological influences of groups and specific forms of group crime such as street and prison gangs, terrorism, organized criminal networks, and group sexual offending. The book also addresses important questions about the role of groups in treating offenders, and why existing group membership should be considered when treating offenders. Group criminal activity is a key area of study for researchers and for students of Forensic Psychology and Criminology courses. This book will therefore be of interest to students, scholars, and law enforcement practitioners who want to understand the group processes involved in crime and its reduction.

Evidence-based approaches to understanding and treating offence-related cognition across populations Offence-Related Cognition: Theory, Assessment and Intervention delivers a comprehensive examination of criminal cognition. Experts Theresa A. Gannon and Tony Ward integrate perspectives from cognitive science, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology to address how offence-related thinking develops and can be effectively treated across populations including individuals who sexually offend, violently offend, or start deliberate fires. The book covers contemporary assessment methods from traditional questionnaires to innovative indirect measures like the Implicit Association Test. Readers gain practical guidance on clinical formulation and evidence-based treatments spanning behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, and third-wave therapies. Unique chapters examine cognition in special populations including individuals with intellectual disabilities while exploring how cognitive biases systematically affect criminal justice from investigations to jury decisions. Readers will also find: Comprehensive theoretical frameworks including enactivist perspectives, emotion-cognition integration, and moral reasoning development applied to criminal behaviourEvidence-based assessment techniques covering questionnaires, interviews, indirect measures, and best-practice clinical formulation approaches for diverse offending populationsDetailed examination of offence-specific cognition in sexual offending, intimate partner violence, firesetting, and general violence with established theoretical modelsTreatment approaches from behavioural and cognitive-behavioural to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour TherapySpecialized coverage of intellectual disability populations, forensic mental health settings, criminal justice system biases, and witness memory factorsEssential for forensic psychologists, criminologists, psychiatrists, and students pursuing advanced degrees, this text provides the evidence-based resource needed to effectively assess and treat offence-related cognition. With contributions from international experts, it delivers practical tools to advance both research and clinical practice.

Public opinion is vital to the functioning of the criminal justice system but it is not at all clear how best to establish what this is, and what views people have on different aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system. Politicians and the media often assume that the public wants harsher, tougher and longer sentences, and policies may be shaped accordingly. Detailed research and more specific polling often tells a different story. This book is concerned to shed further light on the nature of public views on criminal justice, paying particular attention to public opinion towards specific types of offenders, such as sex offenders and mentally disordered offenders. In doing so it challenges many enduring assumptions regarding people's views on justice, and confronts the myths that infect our understanding of what people think about the criminal justice system.

Public opinion is vital to the functioning of the criminal justice system but it is not at all clear how best to establish what this is, and what views people have on different aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system. Politicians and the media often assume that the public wants harsher, tougher and longer sentences, and policies may be shaped accordingly. Detailed research and more specific polling often tells a different story. This book is concerned to shed further light on the nature of public views on criminal justice, paying particular attention to public opinion towards specific types of offenders, such as sex offenders and mentally disordered offenders. In doing so it challenges many enduring assumptions regarding people's views on justice, and confronts the myths that infect our understanding of what people think about the criminal justice system.