Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Offenders

Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Offenders William L. Marshall, Dana Anderson and Yolanda Fernandez Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, and Bath Institution Sexual Offender's Program, Ontario, Canada Sexual offending is an extensive problem in our societies causing untold harm to many innocent victims.

The authors present an approach to treatment which is unique and the evidence for effective treatment outcome, generally from Correctional Services of Canada programs, is among the most convincing available. Each treatment component is described and the available evidence is outlined to support the value of each component. Finally the authors consider overall evaluations of treatment outcome. All professionals involved in the treatment of sexual offenders will find this book essential for its comprehensive review of the development and implementation of sexual offender treatment evidence-based approach to selecting clients for treatment and to selection of treatment components practical, detailed and research-based guidance on conducting and monitoring treatment unique approach to treatment supported by good outcome evidence This book is published in the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology Series Editors: Clive R. Hollin and Mary McMurran, both of the Centre for Applied Psychology, The University of Leicester, UK

The Development of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches.
The Structure, Context and Format of Treatment.
Therapeutic Processes and Client Self-Esteem.
Cognitive Distortions.
Empathy.
Social Functioning (R. Mulloy &
W. Marshall).
Sexual Preferences.
Relapse Prevention (A. Eccles &
W. Marshall).
Treatment Outcome.
Bibliography.
Index.