Theories of Sexual Offending (Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology)2 reviews Tony Ward, Devon Polaschek, ... Wiley, 2005 A vital step towards better understanding + Theories of Sexual Offending Since his 1996 critical analysis of the Relapse Prevention model with the late Stephen Hudson, Tony Ward has continued to observe and comment upon the state of understanding in our field (See his article with Anthony Beech, this issue). More recently, he and a number of colleagues have actively ...             Crime, Shame and Reintegration1 review John Braithwaite Cambridge University Press, 1989 A victim from the land downunder As a victim of a violent crime (murder of a loved one), and preparing to take part in a victim/offender conference I felt the need to find out more about this new way of dealing with crime ie Restorative Justice. In this book John Braithwaite discusses the reasons why criminals offend and why ...             Offender Rehabilitation in Practice: Implementing and Evaluating Effective Programs1 review Wiley, 2001 For the advanced correctional specialist This book is a must-have for those who are seriously interested in making correctional programs work. Readers should be pretty familiar with the "What Works" literature, so it would not suit someone buying their first WW book.             The Assessment and Treatment of Women Offenders: An Integrative Perspective (Wiley Series in Forensic ... Kelley Blanchette, Shelley L. Brown Wiley, 2006 There is a large body of research that provides guidance for those working with offenders on how they should be treated once they are in the correctional system. The problem is that most, if not all this research has been conducted on all male populations and it is assumed that women offenders are the same. However, women have different needs and support systems than men in some areas of their ...             Cognitive-Behavioral Case Formulation and Treatment Design: A Problem-Solving Approach1 review Arthur M. Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, ... Springer Publishing Company, 2004 on time Book came in a timely manner and was in good condition- but a little older than I expected.             An American Travesty: Legal Responses to Adolescent Sexual Offending (Adolescent Development and Legal Policy)1 review Franklin E. Zimring University Of Chicago Press, 2004 Excellent book, shabby performance from Chicago I am not one of the "policymakers, lawyers, criminologists, psychologist[s], psychiatrists, [or] social workers" to whom this book is addressed, but an ordinary citizen who is concerned about the mean-spiritedness and vindictiveness currently rampant in America. From this perspective, Professor ...             Mental Health Screening and Assessment in Juvenile Justice The Guilford Press, 2005 A complete, authoritative guide for professionals charged with identifying the mental health needs of juveniles in the justice system, this volume offers a practical primer on screening and assessment together with in-depth reviews of over 20 widely used instruments. The book describes how to put screening and assessment programs into place in juvenile justice settings in order to determine ...             Motivating Offenders to Change: A Guide to Enhancing Engagement in Therapy Wiley, 2002 There is increasing pressure, soon to be legislation, for particular offenders to be given a choice of psychological treatment or imprisonment, even if treatment must sometimes be within special prison hospitals or units for offenders. The key issue will be motivating offenders to commit themselves to treatment, and to maintain their motivation trough the therapeutic programme and ...             Cognitive Therapy for Personality Disorders: A Schema-Focused Approach (Practitioner's Resource Series)(3rd ...3 reviews Jeffrey E. Young Professional Resource Exchange, 1999 Practical and Useful Guidelines + Reinventing your life + Now I get it I highly recommend this illuminating and comprehensive guide. Young's ability to integrate various theoretical orientations and provide a clinically systematic, straightforward method for working with maladaptive traits is astonishing. This book rocks. For a more conversational style that can be ...             Social Learning And Social Structure: A General Theory of Crime and Deviance Ronald L. Akers Northeastern, 1997 First formulated in 1965 by Ronald L. Akers and Robert Burgess, the social learning theory of crime integrated Edwin H. Sutherland's differential association theory with behavioral learning theory. One of the most widely accepted and applied approaches to criminal and deviant behavior, it is also one of the most misinterpreted, misstated, and misapplied theories in criminal justice research and ...             Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles Randy Borum, David Verhaagen The Guilford Press, 2006 Highly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with youth at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating juveniles in the justice system or those whose behavior in school, therapy sessions, or other contexts raises concern about violence. Detailed case examples illustrate the authors' ...             Solving Life's Problems: A 5-Step Guide to Enhanced Well-Being Arthur M. Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, ... Springer Publishing Company, 2006 Yes, You Can!! Learn How to: Cope better with stressful life problems and circumstances Increase your ability to stick with a diet or lifestyle change Decrease emotional stress Improve your personal relationships Guided by an easy, new 5-step program called ADAPT, these life change ARE possible! ADAPT is based on a proven-effective method of behavioral ...             Delinquency and Crime: Current Theories (Cambridge Studies in Criminology) Cambridge University Press, 1996 Why do youths commit crimes? Delinquency and Crime contains essays by nine leading criminologists that seek to answer this question by describing current theories of crime and the research evidence that supports them. The contributors offer perspectives on antisocial peer socialization, social development, interactional theory, behavior genetics, and community determinants. Each essay explores ...             Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment2 reviews Wiley, 2001 Do something rather than "do nothing" Although Hollin does not state the intended audience for the Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment, it is clear that the content gravitates toward faculty and students involved in the study of criminal justice. It is an excellent resource for legislators and policy. The book includes 36 ...             Serious and Violent Juvenile Offenders: Risk Factors and Successful Interventions1 review Sage Publications, Inc, 1998 Alternatives a the Social Crime Prevention Theory The text outlines a concept of risk and protective factors along the path of life, which are shown to either contribute or protect individuals and communities from Juvenile Offending. The book is a must for those wanting to consider proven and efficient alterntives to the 'get tough approach', but ...             Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment: Effective Programmes and Policies to Reduce Re-offending (Wiley Series ... Wiley, 2003 Criminal behaviour continues to be a matter of major public concern. How society should respond to it and what should be done with those who repeatedly offend remain hotly disputed topics of conversation. Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment draws together internationally renowned experts from the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and Australia. Chapters summarise some of the most ...             Sexual Offender Treatment: Controversial Issues (Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology)1 review Geris Serran Wiley, 2005 Highly recommend this book. This book is an excellent find. It presents research evidence in a balanced way and is very useful for any therapist who works with sex offenders. It is also a good resource for those who perform evaluations on this population. The contributors have good writing skills; this is important to me ...             Motivating Behavior Change Among Illicit-Drug Abusers: Research on Contingency Management Interventions American Psychological Association (APA), 1999 Overcoming drug addiction requires great personal motivation on the part of the addict: The drug abuser must want to break the habit before change may occur. Contingency management interventions represent one of the most effective ways to enhance motivation among substance abusers. This timely book describes the use of contingency management with individuals addicted to cocaine, heroine, ...             Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders, Second Edition8 reviews Aaron T. Beck, Arthur Freeman, ... The Guilford Press, 2003 Fantastic + From a patients view + came as ordered + Very practical, directive strategy + All Hail Aaron Beck!             Offenders with Developmental Disabilities (Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology) Wiley, 2004 For 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. Not only does this volume include coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment ...