Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession: Psychological Perspectives for Prevention, Policing and Treatment (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) [Paperback]

Julian Boon (Editor), Lorraine Sheridan (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471494593 | ISBN-13: 978-0471494591 | Publication Date: June 24, 2002 | Edition: 1

The recent increased focus on high profile stalking cases has led to the raising of public awareness and professional concern, however, only recently has there been substantial scientific research into the area.

Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession represents a showcase of contemporary research and theory never before assembled in one book. The contributions which are drawn from the diverse spheres of psychology, psychiatry, the police and the law provide a comprehensive picture of what is currently known about stalking.

Each of the chapters not only takes stock of existing research, but provides ground-breaking new insights. Among the topics covered are victimology, violence risk assessment and case management issues and a new stalker classificatory system is presented which offers advice on how to identify different types of stalkers with different intervention strategies being suggested for each case.
* A comprehensive, global showcase of contemporary thought, ideas, research and practice
* An international team of expert contributors from diverse backgrounds, including, psychology, psychiatry, police and the law

Editorial Reviews

Review

"…highly recommended…" (Sexual & Relationship Therapy, Vol.17, No.4, 2002)

"…an excellent collection of chapters…will prove of equal value to academics, practitioners and policy makers…" (The Psychologist, July 2003)

"...It is clearly one of the better single sources of exposure to the stalking phenomenon currently available." (Applied Cognitive Psychology, No.17, 2003)

“…gives advice on how to cope…” (The Times, T2; 5 August 2004)

From the Back Cover

Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession is a comprehensive and international survey of what is known about stalking and psychosexual harassment today, presenting research and theory never before assembled in one volume.

Julian Boon and Lorraine Sheridan have expertly drawn together key authors from the diverse spheres of psychology, psychiatry, the police and the law to provide new insights into this complex, disturbing and socially-relevant phenomenon.

Features include:
* Discussion of victimology, violence, risk assessment and case-management issues

* A new stalker classificatory system that offers advice on how to identify different types of stalkers with different intervention strategies suggested for each case

* Aspects of therapeutic intervention for both stalking offenders and their victims, cyberstalking, global legal contexts, and the special cases of stalking as it relates to female and juvenile perpetrators
This book is invaluable to advanced students, practitioners and researchers in forensic and clinical psychology, psychiatry, and personality psychology, and to practitioners and policy makers in policing and criminal justice.

"What a pleasant surprise to have read a coherant and informational book on stalking. Unlike many other purported scholarly books and papers, this book has produced what is known and unknown to the readers. That is, the book is a foundation on which others may learn and build the future. Also, it could serve as a benchmark for future writing to be added, edited and measured." Richard Walter, Director, Omega Crime Assessment Group, Pennsylvania, USA

"On behalf of many victims, thank you for writing such a comprehensive, accurate book about stalkers, victims and the effects and causes of stalking. I feel so privileged to know and have worked alongside many names in this book who are, in my estimation, all true experts in this field." Tracey Morgan, Director, Network for Surviving Stalking

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471494593
• ISBN-13: 978-0471494591
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)