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Assessment and treatment of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities: a handbook
- Editors:
- CRAIG Leam A., LINDSAY William R., BROWNE Kevin D., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 375p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Contributors from the field of forensic psychology contribute to cover theory, research and practical intervention for those working with intellectually disabled sex offenders. Latest research findings on the characteristics and prevalence of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities are summarised. Key topics covered include: theories of sexual offending, developmental pathways, risk assessment, personality disorders and psychopathy, community and prison based treatment programmes, and legal and mental health services. The available literature on sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities is reviewed along with the latest treatment approaches and legislative developments.