Sexual Aggression
Published on 2. March 1999
Book
Hardback
360 pages
978-0-88048-757-3 (ISBN)
Description
In recent years society has witnessed more and more reports of violence and abuse related to sexual aggression. The increase of sexually aggressive behavior among adolescent offenders is of particular concern and consideration.
Sexual Aggression explores this phenomenon-from the recognition of the development of sexual behavior problems in childhood to the assessment and treatment of both male and female adolescent and adult sex offenders. The book is divided into two sections. The first section presents an overview of the problem of sexual aggression and the psychological consequences of such acts, covering important topics such as childhood sexual development and forms of non-normative behavior within the family. The issue of sexual harassment of children is examined as well as the short-term and long-term consequences of sexual abuse and victimization. Cultural and ethnic influences are explored as they relate to the response to abuse by the child and family.
The second section assesses and evaluates sexually aggressive behavior and offers treatment options. Both male and female offenders are described, as are the determinants of adolescent sexual aggression. The final chapters address the complex evaluation of child sex offenders and the therapeutic and pharmacological strategies for treatment.
A thorough yet accessible approach to the phenomenology and assessment of sexually aggressive behavior, Sexual Aggression is especially relevant to psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers who treat sexually aggressive adolescents and adults-as well as the victims of sexual aggression.
Sexual Aggression explores this phenomenon-from the recognition of the development of sexual behavior problems in childhood to the assessment and treatment of both male and female adolescent and adult sex offenders. The book is divided into two sections. The first section presents an overview of the problem of sexual aggression and the psychological consequences of such acts, covering important topics such as childhood sexual development and forms of non-normative behavior within the family. The issue of sexual harassment of children is examined as well as the short-term and long-term consequences of sexual abuse and victimization. Cultural and ethnic influences are explored as they relate to the response to abuse by the child and family.
The second section assesses and evaluates sexually aggressive behavior and offers treatment options. Both male and female offenders are described, as are the determinants of adolescent sexual aggression. The final chapters address the complex evaluation of child sex offenders and the therapeutic and pharmacological strategies for treatment.
A thorough yet accessible approach to the phenomenology and assessment of sexually aggressive behavior, Sexual Aggression is especially relevant to psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers who treat sexually aggressive adolescents and adults-as well as the victims of sexual aggression.
Reviews / Votes
The literature on delinquent behavior and related disturbances is voluminous, yet the subject matter can often be quite narrow in scope. This book, however, is an exception, and that alone makes it a special contribution. The contributors come from diverse backgrounds. . . . The book does provide an excellent summary of our current knowledge and would be a welcome addition to the libraries of clinicians working with young people who have been victims or perpetrators of sexual aggression. * Psychiatric Times * There are many strengths to Sexual Aggression and no apparent shortcomings. The chapters include case scenarios that help to highlight and illustrate important clinical points. . . . Although the book has many authors, it is homogeneous; the chapters conform to a fairly uniform style, and there is a recurrence of themes and ideas that reinforces the main points without becoming repetitive. This comprehensive review will be a useful resource for both newcomers to the field and experienced practitioners dealing with sexual aggression. * New England Journal of Medicine * [T]his volume presents a good compilation of what is know and not known from research findings. Most of the chapters are clearly written with a minimum of theoretical interpretation of the findings. The frequent case studies are to the point and help the reader understand both the behavior of the offender and the consequences to the victims. * Choice *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
VA
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88048-757-3 (9780880487573)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jon A. Shaw, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami, Florida.
Content
Introduction. Section I: Overview of Sexually Aggressive Behavior and Its Psychological Consequences. Sexually aggressive behavior. Development of sexual behavior problems in childhood. Sexual aggression within the family. Sexual victimization of children. Transcultural aspects of sexual victimization. Section II: Phenomenology and Assessment of Sexually Aggressive Behavior and Treatment Considerations. Male adolescent sex offenders. Female sexu offenders. Motivators of adolescent sex offenders and treatment perspectives. Assessment of adolescent sex offenders. Cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies for adolescent sex offenders: the integrated model. Psychopharmacological interventions with adolescent and adult sex offenders. Index.