NCJ Number
149534
Editor(s)
H E Barbaree,
W L Marshall,
S M Hudson
Date Published
1993
Length
329 pages
Annotation
Written by leading researchers, these 16 papers provide a detailed analysis of juvenile sex offenders and what is known about the development of sexually assaultive behavior.
Abstract
The text is directed mainly to mental health professionals and professionals in forensic, developmental, or child and family studies. The papers define terms and concepts and outline the empirical, professional, and legal issues relevant to the treatment of juvenile sex offenders. They also describe crucial historical, personality, and behavioral characteristics that may differentiate various important subgroups of these offenders. Further chapters discuss the development of the juvenile sex offender, how this development differs from that of normal adolescents, why deviant behaviors often continue into adulthood, sexual arousal preferences of the adolescent offender, processes involving social bonds, and factors that influence the development of deviant sexuality. Further chapters explore ways in which society might prevent or control the occurrence of sexual assault by juveniles and present a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes criminal justice and mental health systems, cognitive-behavioral interventions, pharmacological approaches, relapse prevention, and supervision. Figures, tables, chapter reference lists, and index (publisher summary modified)