Juvenile Sexual Offending: Causes, Consequences, and Correction [Paperback]

Gail Ryan (Author), Sandy Lane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0787908436 | ISBN-13: 978-0787908430 | Edition: 1

This essential resource is a revised version of the book that set the standard for the understanding and treatment of young people who commit sexual offenses. The authors explore the complex issues that surround juvenile sexual offAnding, including the origins of deviant behavior, the consequences for both victim and offAnder, the criminal justice and mental health systems' response, the treatment of the perpetrator both within and without the family, and perpetration prevention.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A stimulating presentation of clinical thinking demonstrates why the authors are leaders in the juvenile sex offending field." (Jim Brieling, National Institute of Mental Health)

"The revised version of Juvenile Sexual OffAnding provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at the juvenile sexual abuser and assessment and treatment issues. Sexual abuse is an epidemic and a serious national health problem that we cannot ignore. The increase in sexual abuse by adolescents makes this book a `must' for professionals whose work brings them into contact with juvenile sexual abusers." (Robert E. Freeman-Longo, director/publisher, The Safer Society Foundation)

"This book should be required reading for everyone providing services to adolescents who have committed sexual offenses and to their families. The revised edition further details the full spectrum of issues that arise in this work. It remains the seminal text from which a framework for assessment, treatment, and aftercare are gleaned." (Joann Schladale, Resources for Resolving Violence)

From the Back Cover

There is a continuing high incidence of juvenile sexual offenders—those who commit acts against the victim's will, such as rape, exhibitionism, voyeurism, frottage (rubbing), fetishism, and obscene communication. This essential resource is a revised version of the book that set the standard for the understanding and treatment of young people who commit such sexual offenses. The authors explore the complex issues that surround juvenile sexual offending including the origins of deviant behavior, the consequences for both victim and offender, the criminal justice and mental health systems' response, the treatment of the perpetrator, both within and without the family, and perpetration prevention.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 24, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787908436
• ISBN-13: 978-0787908430
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,525,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, should be in your library, December 22, 2002

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Kyle Lassiter "Therapist and Life Coach" (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Juvenile Sexual Offending: Causes, Consequences, and Correction (Paperback)

Gail Ryan and Sandy Lane have been pioneers in this field and we owe them thanks for breaking hard ground which has made it easier for those of us who follow to treat sexually abusive youth(juvenile sex offenders). The chapters are separated logically and impart a great deal of information. This is not necessarily the book for the person who just wants to know more about sexually abusive youth, though it is written in a non-technical language that would be understood. It is probably too much information for someone who isn't committed to the field or committed to understand the juvenile offender, whatever their reasons.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Juvenile Sexual Offending : Causes, Consequences, and Correc, May 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Juvenile Sexual Offending: Causes, Consequences, and Correction (Paperback)

This book is a little difficult to read, you can't just breze through it, but it is understandable. It helped me ease some of my worries, and to understand better what i'm getting into as i plan on entering a job working with juvenile sex offendors. It also give me a basis on how i should be responding to the juveniles.